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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem | Possible cause | Remedy | Page
Oil leak at pinion shaft | Oil level too high or wrong grade | Drain and replace oil | RA-23
| Oil seal worn or damaged | Replace oil seal | RA-23
| Companion flange loose or damaged | Tighten or replace flange | RA-23
Oil leak at side gear shaft | Oil level too high or wrong grade | Drain and replace oil | RA-26
| Oil seal worn or damaged | Replace oil seal | RA-26
| Side gear shaft damaged | Replace shaft | RA-26
Noises in rear axle | Oil level low or wrong grade | Drain and replace oil | RA-28
| Excessive backlash between pinion and ring or side gear | Check backlash | RA-28
| Ring gear worn or chipped | Inspect gear | RA-31
| Pinion or side gears worn or chipped | Inspect gears | RA-43, 46, 49
| Pinion shaft bearing worn | Replace bearing | RA-30
| Side bearing worn | Replace bearing | RA-31
| Differential bearing loose or worn | Tighten or replace bearings | RA-39
Bottoming | Vehicle overloaded | Check loading |
| Shock absorber worn out | Replace shock absorber | RA-56
| Spring weak | Replace spring | RA-56
