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 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) | REMOVAL | |
| Backlash adjustment (defective) | DISASSEMBLY | |
| Preload adjustment (defective) | DISASSEMBLY | |
| Tooth contact between ring gear and drive pinion (defective) | DISASSEMBLY | |
| Bearing (WORN) | DISASSEMBLY | |
| Oil leak from rear differential | Oil (LEVEL TOO HIGH OR WRONG GRADE) | DIFFERENTIAL OIL |
| Oil leak from rear differential | DISASSEMBLY | |
| Seal packing (damaged) | DISASSEMBLY |