DIFFERENTIAL SYSTEM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See page |
|---|---|---|
| Noise in front differential | Oil level (Low or wrong grade) | |
| Ring gear or drive pinion (Worn or chipped) | ||
| Backlash adjustment (Defective) | ||
| Preload adjustment (Defective) | ||
| Tooth contact between ring gear and drive pinion (Defective) | ||
| Bearing (Worn) | ||
| Oil leak from front differential | Oil level (Too high or wrong grade) | |
| Oil seal (Worn or damaged) | ||
| Seal packing (Damaged) |
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See page |
|---|---|---|
| Noise in rear differential | Oil level (Low or wrong grade) | |
| Ring gear or drive pinion (Worn or chipped) | ||
| Backlash adjustment (Defective) | ||
| Preload adjustment (Defective) | ||
| Tooth contact between ring gear and drive pinion (Defective) | ||
| Bearing (Worn) | ||
| Oil leak from rear differential | Oil level (Too high or wrong grade) | |
| Side gear shaft oil seal (Worn or damaged) | ||
| Seal packing (Damaged) |
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See page |
|---|---|---|
| Noise in rear differential | Oil level (Low or wrong grade) | |
| Ring gear or drive pinion (Worn or chipped) | ||
| Backlash adjustment (Defective) | ||
| Preload adjustment (Defective) | ||
| Tooth contact between ring gear and drive pinion (Defective) | ||
| Bearing (Worn) | ||
| Oil leak from rear differential | Oil level (Too high or wrong grade) | |
| Side gear shaft oil seal (Worn or damaged) | ||
| Seal packing (Damaged) |