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Symptom Chart

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SYMPTOM CHART

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • Traction-Lok® does not work in snow, mud or on ice
  • Differential.
  • Lubricant leaking from the pinion seal, axle shaft oil seals (3254) or support arm to the housing
  • Vent.
  • CLEAN the axle housing vent.
  • Damage in the seal contact area or dust slinger on the pinion flange dust shield.
  • INSTALL a new pinion flange and the pinion seal if damage is found.
  • Differential side gears/pinion gears are scored
  • Insufficient lubrication.
  • Incorrect or contaminated lubricant type.
  • Axle overheating
  • Lubricant level too low.
  • CHECK the lubricant level. FILL the axle to specification.
  • Incorrect or contaminated lubricant type.
  • INSPECT the axle for damage. REPAIR as necessary. CLEAN and REFILL the axle to specification.
  • Bearing preload adjusted too tight.
  • CHECK the ring and pinion for damage. INSPECT the ring and pinion wear pattern. ADJUST the preload as necessary.
  • Excessive gear wear.
  • INSPECT all the axle gears for wear or damage. INSTALL new components as necessary.
  • Incorrect ring gear backlash.
  • INSPECT the ring gear for scoring. INSPECT the ring and pinion wear pattern. ADJUST the ring gear backlash as necessary.
  • Broken gear teeth on the ring gear or pinion
  • Overloading the vehicle.
  • Axle shaft broken
  • Overload the vehicle.
  • Overload the vehicle.
  • Front axle will not engage (4x4 inoperative)
  • Switches.
  • Wiring.
  • 4x4 shift motor.
  • Transfer case.
  • GEM.
  • Front axle will not disengage
  • Switches.
  • Wiring.
  • 4x4 shift motor.
  • Transfer case.
  • GEM.
  • 4x4 blinking lights
  • Wiring.
  • 4x4 shift motor.
  • 4x4 fuse.
  • GEM.
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