Differential and Axle

Symptom Problem Solution

Differential Low On Oil

External leakage

Inspect axle and differential for leaks. See your authorized dealer.

Excessive Differential and/or Axle Noise

Low oil level in differential

Check oil. Remove drain plug and inspect for metal particles in differential case. See your authorized dealer.

Dragging brakes

See your authorized dealer.

Failed pinion bearing

See your authorized dealer.

Incorrect gear mesh pattern between ring and pinion gear

See your authorized dealer.

Differential pinion gears and/or cross shafts

See your authorized dealer.

Axle bearing

See your authorized dealer.

Mechanical failure in axle planetary

See your authorized dealer.

Oil Seeping From Outer Axle Seal

Excessive end play in axle

See your authorized dealer.

Worn outer bearing and/or cup

See your authorized dealer.

Axle Overheats

Low differential oil

Add oil. (See Maintenance-Every 500 Hours, Chapter 80.)

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