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Symptom Table

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Subaru BRZ. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Use the following table to identify the trouble cause. The check points are listed in the order of priority from the viewpoint of possible trouble causes. Check each part in the sequence. If necessary, replace the parts.
SYMPTOM DESCRIPTION - REAR DIFFERENTIAL

Symptoms Inspection items Reference
Noise from differential carrier Oil level (too low) DIFFERENTIAL OIL 
Ring gear or pinion (worn or chipped) DISASSEMBLY 
Improper adjustment of backlash DISASSEMBLY 
Improper adjustment of preload DISASSEMBLY 
Improper adjustment of tooth contact DISASSEMBLY 
Wear of bearing DISASSEMBLY 
Oil leakage from differential carrier Oil level (too high) 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