AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL  DIFFERENTIAL SYSTEM  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  

Use the table below to help determine the cause of the 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.

Differential System

Symptom	Suspected Area	See page
Noise in rear differential	Oil level (Low or wrong grade)	(202203,999999,_V1,_112220,_0525516,RM10000000227EI,)
	Ring gear or driver pinion (Worn or chipped)	(202203,999999,_52,_111808,_0525514,RM10000000227DV,)
	Backlash adjustment (Defective)	(202203,999999,_52,_111808,_0525514,RM10000000227DV,)
	Preload adjustment (Defective)	(202203,999999,_52,_111808,_0525514,RM10000000227DV,)
	Tooth contact between ring gear and drive pinion (Defective)	(202203,999999,_52,_111808,_0525514,RM10000000227DV,)
	Bearing (Worn)	(202203,999999,_52,_111808,_0525514,RM10000000227DV,)
Oil leak from rear differential	Oil level (Too high or wrong grade)	(202203,999999,_V1,_112220,_0525516,RM10000000227EI,)
	Rear Drive Shaft Oil Seal (Worn or damaged)	(202203,999999,_52,_111808,_0525514,RM10000000227DV,)
	Seal packing (Damaged)	(202203,999999,_52,_111808,_0525514,RM10000000227DV,)