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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem | Possible cause | Remedy | Page
Oil leak at rear axle | Oil seals worn or damaged | Replace oil seal | RA-5
| Ring retainer loose | Replace retainer |
| Rear axle housing cracked | Repair as necessary |
Oil leak at pinion shaft | Oil level too high or wrong grade | Drain and replace oil |
| Oil seal worn or damaged | Replace oil seal | RA-19
| Companion flange loose or damaged | Tighten or replace flange | RA-19
Oil leak at side | Oil level too high or wrong grade | Drain and replace oil |
gear shaft | Oil seal worn or damaged | Replace oil seal | RA-18
| Side gear shaft loose or damaged | Tighten or replace shaft | RA-18
Noises in rear axle | Oil level low or wrong grade | Drain and replace oil |
| Excessive backlash between pinion and | Check backlash | RA-23
| ring or side gear | |
| Ring, pinion or side gears worn or chipped | Inspect gears | RA-24
| Pinion shaft bearing worn | Replace bearing | RA-26
| Axle shaft bearing worn | Replace bearing | RA-5
| Differential bearing loose or worn | Tighten or replace bearings | RA-26
Bottoming | Vehicle overloaded | Check loading |
| Shock absorber worn out | Replace shock absorber | RA-45
| Springs weak | Replace spring | RA-45
