Mitsubishi 1992 3000GT, Service Manual

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REAR AXLE Traubleshootina
Symptom
Gear oil leakage
Probable cause
Remedy
Worn or damaged front oil seal, or an improperly installed
oil seal
Replace
Damaged gasket
Loose companion flange self-locking nut
Loose filler or drain plug
Clogged or damaged vent plug
Insufficient final drive gear backlash
Excessive drive pinion preload
Excessive side bearing preload
Retighten or replace
Retighten or apply
adhesive
Clean or replace
Adjust
Insufficient differential gear backlash
Excessive clutch plate preload
Inferior gear oil
Replace
Insufficient gear oil quantity
Replenish
Incorrect final drive gear backlash
Adjust
Insufficient drive pinion preload
Insufficient side bearing preload
Excessive differential gear backlash
Loose drive gear clamping bolts
Retighten
The limited slip differential The limited slip device is damaged
Disassemble, check the
does not function (on snow,
mud, ice, etc.)
functioning and replace the
damaged parts
NOTE
(1)
l
‘: In the event of seizure, disassemble and replace the parts involved, and also be sure to check all components
(2)
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for any irregularities and repair or replace as necessary.
In addition to disassembling and replacing the failed parts, be sure to check all components for irregularities
and repair or replace as necessary.
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