Problem Symptoms Table
HINT:
Use the 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.
Differential system
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS REFERENCE
| Symptom | Suspected area | See page |
|---|---|---|
| Noise in rear differential | 1. Oil level (low or wrong grade) | DIFFERENTIAL OIL |
| 2. Ring gear or drive pinion (worn or damaged) | DISASSEMBLY | |
| 3. Backlash adjustment (defective) | REMOVAL | |
| 4. Preload adjustment (defective) | DISASSEMBLY | |
| 5. Tooth contact between ring gear and drive pinion (defective) | REASSEMBLY | |
| 6. Bearing (worn) | REASSEMBLY | |
| Oil leak from rear differential | 1. Oil level (too high or wrong grade) | DIFFERENTIAL OIL |
| 2. Oil seal (worn or damaged) | REPLACEMENT | |
| 3. Gasket (damaged) | REMOVAL | |
| 4. Seal packing (damaged) | REASSEMBLY |