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