Problem Symptoms Table
HINT.
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms If multiple suspected areas are listed, 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.
Rear Differential
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS CHART
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See |
|---|---|---|
| Noise in rear differential | Oil level (Low or wrong grade) | DIFFERENTIAL OIL |
| Ring gear or drive pinion (Worn or chipped) | REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY | |
| Backlash adjustment (Incorrect) | REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY | |
| Preload adjustment (Incorrect) | REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY | |
| Tooth contact between ring gear and drive pinion (Incorrect) | REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY | |
| Bearing (Worn) | REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY | |
| Oil leak from rear differential | Oil level (Too high or wrong grade) | DIFFERENTIAL OIL |
| Side gear shaft oil seal (Worn or damaged) | REAR DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL | |
| Carrier oil seal (Worn or damaged | REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER OIL SEAL |