Problem Symptoms Table
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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 | Refer to |
|---|---|---|
| Noise in rear differential | 1. Oil (Level low or wrong grade) | DIFFERENTIAL OIL |
| 2. Ring gear or drive pinion (Worn or chipped) | REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY | |
| 3. Backlash adjustment (Defective) | REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY | |
| 4. Preload adjustment (Defective) | REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY | |
| 5. Tooth contact between ring gear and drive pinion (Defective) | REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY | |
| 6. Bearing (Worn) | REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY | |
| Oil leak from rear differential | 1. Oil (Level too high or wrong grade) | DIFFERENTIAL OIL |
| 2. Side gear shaft oil seal (Worn or damaged) | REAR DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL | |
| 3. Seal packing (Damaged) | REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY |