| Condition | Possible Cause | Action |
|---|---|---|
|
Gear noise
|
Deteriorated or water mixed lubricant
|
Repair and replenish referring to
Front Differential Gear Oil Inspection and Change:Front
.
|
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Inadequate or insufficient lubricant
|
Repair and replenish referring to
Front Differential Gear Oil Inspection and Change:Front
.
|
|
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Maladjusted backlash between bevel pinion and gear
|
Adjust and prescribed referring to
Front Differential Reassembly:Front
.
|
|
|
Improper tooth contact in the mesh between drive bevel pinion and gear
|
Adjust or replace referring to
Front Differential Reassembly:Front
.
|
|
|
Loose drive bevel gear securing bolts
|
Replace or retighten referring to
Front Differential Reassembly:Front
.
|
|
|
Damaged side gear(s) or side pinion(s)
|
Replace.
|
|
|
Bearing noise
|
Constant noise: Deteriorated or water mixed lubricant
|
Repair and replenish referring to
Front Differential Gear Oil Inspection and Change:Front
.
|
|
Constant noise: Inadequate or insufficient lubricant
|
Repair and replenish referring to
Front Differential Gear Oil Inspection and Change:Front
.
|
|
|
Noise while coasting: Damaged bearing(s) of bevel pinion
|
Replace referring to
Front Differential Inspection:Front
.
|
|
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Noise while turning: Damaged differential side bearing(s) or axle bearing(s)
|
Replace referring to
Front Differential Inspection:Front
.
|
|
|
Oil leakage
|
Clogged breather plug
|
Clean.
|
|
Worn or damaged oil seal
|
Replace referring to
Front Differential Reassembly:Front
.
|
|
|
Excessive oil
|
Adjust oil level referring to
Front Differential Reassembly:Front
.
|
|
|
Loose differential carrier bolts
|
Replace or retighten referring to
Front Differential Reassembly:Front
.
|