Axle

SymptomProblemSolution

Final Drive Leaking Oil

Loose or damaged oil plugs

Tighten or replace oil plugs.

 

Oil level too high

Drain oil to correct level.

 

Final drive bolts loose

Tighten final drive bolts to correct torque.

 

Axle breather blocked

Check axle breather

Noisy Final Drive

Low oil level in final drive

Fill final drive. (See Check Axle Oil Levels in Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours section.)

Final Drive Overheating

Oil level too high

Drain oil to correct level.

 

Oil level too low

Fill final drive. (See Check Axle Oil Levels in Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours section.)

Differential Assembly Leaking Oil

Bolts loose on main housing

Tighten bolts to correct torque.

Differential Assembly Noisy

Oil level too low

Fill the differential. (See Check Axle Oil Levels in Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours section.)

Differential Assembly Overheating

Oil level too high

Drain oil to correct level.

 

Oil level too low

Fill the differential. (See Check Axle Oil Levels in Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours section.)

 

Axle breather blocked

Clean axle breather. (See Clean, Inspect, and Replace Breathers—Transmission, Transfer Case, and Axles in Maintenance—As Required section.)

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