3B-14 Differential:
Rear Differential Symptom Diagnosis
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4WD Control Symptom Diagnosis
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Diagnose 4WD system after performing the following inspections.
• Perform 4WD control system check referring to “4WD Control System Check”.
Condition
Possible cause
Correction / Reference Item
Gear noise
Deteriorated or water mixed lubricant
Repair and replenish referring to “Rear
Differential Oil Change”.
Inadequate or insufficient lubricant
Repair and replenish referring to “Rear
Differential Oil Change”.
Maladjusted backlash between drive
bevel pinion and gear
Adjust as prescribed referring to “Rear
Differential Disassembly and Reassembly”.
Improper tooth contact in the mesh
between drive bevel pinion and gear
Adjust or replace referring to “Rear Differential
Disassembly and Reassembly”.
Loose drive bevel gear securing bolts
Replace or retighten referring to “Rear
Differential Disassembly and Reassembly”.
Damaged differential gear(s) or
differential pinion(s)
Replace referring to “Rear Differential
Inspection”.
Bearing noise
(Constant noise) Deteriorated or water
mixed lubricant
Repair and replenish referring to “Rear
Differential Oil Change”.
(Constant noise) Inadequate or
insufficient lubricant
Repair and replenish referring to “Rear
Differential Oil Change”.
(Noise while coasting) Damaged
bearing(s) of drive bevel pinion
Replace referring to “Rear Differential
Inspection”.
(Noise while turning) Damaged
differential side bearing(s) or axle
bearing(s)
Replace referring to “Rear Differential
Inspection”.
Oil leakage
Clogged breather plug
Clean.
Worn or damaged oil seal
Replace.
Excessive oil
Adjust oil level referring to “Rear Differential Oil
Change”.
Loose differential carrier bolts
Replace or retighten.
Condition
Possible cause
Correction / Reference Item
4WD system does not
operate
2WD/4WD switch faulty
Check switch referring to “2WD/4WD Switch
Inspection”.
Coupling air temperature sensor faulty
Check coupling air temperature sensor
referring to “Coupling Air Temperature Sensor
Inspection”.
Coupling assembly faulty
Check coupling assembly referring to
“Coupling Assembly Inspection”.
Wiring or grounding faulty
Repair as necessary.
4WD control module faulty
Check 4WD control module referring to
“Inspection of 4WD Control Module and Its
Circuits”.
MAF sensor faulty
Check MAF sensor and its circuit.
Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor
faulty
Check accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor
and its circuit.
CKP sensor faulty
Check CKP sensor and its circuit.
Front and/or rear wheel speed sensor
faulty
Check front and/or rear wheel speed sensor
and its circuit.
Steering angle sensor faulty
Check steering angle sensor and its circuit.
ABS / ESP
®
control module faulty
Check ABS / ESP
®
control module and its
circuit.
ECM faulty
Check ECM and its circuit.
Noise
Damaged or worn bearing(s)
Refer to “Rear Differential Inspection”.
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