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Problem Symptoms Table

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Use table below to help determine the cause of the problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE - DIFFERENTIAL SYSTEM

Symptom Suspected Area
Noise in rear differential
  1. Oil level (Low or wrong grade)
  2. Ring gear or drive pinion (Worn or damaged)
  3. Backlash adjustment (Defective)
  4. Preload adjustment (Defective)
  5. Tooth contact between ring gear and drive pinion (Defective)
  6. Bearing (Worn)
Oil leak from rear differential
  1. Oil level (Too high or wrong grade)
  2. Oil seal (Worn or damaged)
  3. Gasket (Damaged)
  4. Seal packing (Damaged)
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