Section 3 (Rear Drive Axle/Differential)
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- Specifications
- Description And Operation
- Diagnosis And Testing
- Rear Drive Axle and Differential
- Global Customer Symptom Code (GCSC) Chart
- Symptom Chart(s)
- Pinpoint Tests
- Pinpoint Test A: Axle Overheating
- Pinpoint Test B: No Torque Available At The Rear Wheels
- Pinpoint Test C: Yellow Or Green Or Milky Axle Lubricant In Low Mileage Vehicle
- Pinpoint Test D: Lubricant Leaking From The Pinion Seal, Axle Shaft Oil Seals Or Support Arm To The Housing
- Pinpoint Test E: Axle Howling Or Whine
- Pinpoint Test F: Driveline Clunk- Loud Clunk When Shifting From Reverse To Drive
- Pinpoint Test G: Driveline Clunk- Occurs As The Vehicle Starts To Move Forward Following A Stop
- Pinpoint Test H: Grinding, Popping Or Chattering- Noise From The Rear Axle When The Vehicle Is Turning
- Pinpoint Test I: Grunting- Normally Associated With A Shudder Experienced During Acceleration From A Complete Stop
- Pinpoint Test J: Noise Isolated To The RDU (Rear Drive Unit) Using Normal NVH (Noise, Vibration And Harshness) Diagnostics
- Pinpoint Test K: Driveline Shudder- Occurs During Acceleration From A Slow Speed Or Stop
- Axle Fluid Analysis
- Analysis of Leakage
- Axle Vent
- Drive Pinion Seal
- Drive Pinion Nut
- Differential Seals
- Rear Drive Axle and Differential
- General Procedures
- Removal And Installation