Symptom Chart
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford RV Cutaway, 2003 Ford Econoline, 2003 Ford E550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2003 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SYMPTOM CHART
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Possible Sources |
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- Traction-Lok(R) does not work in snow, mud or on ice
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- Lubricant leaking from the pinion seal or axle shaft oil seals
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- CLEAN the axle housing vent.
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- Damage in the seal contact area or dust slinger on the pinion flange dust shield.
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- INSTALL a new companion flange and the pinion seal if damage is found.
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- Differential side gears/pinion gears are scored
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- Insufficient lubrication.
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- Differential side gears/pinion gears are scored
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- Incorrect or contaminated lubricant type.
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- CHECK the lubricant level. FILL the axle to specification.
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- Incorrect or contaminated lubricant type.
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- INSPECT the axle for damage. REPAIR as necessary. CLEAN and REFILL the axle to specification.
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- Bearing preload adjusted too tight.
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- CHECK the ring and pinion for damage. INSPECT the ring and pinion wear pattern. ADJUST the preload as necessary.
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- INSPECT all the axle gears for wear or damage. INSTALL new components as necessary.
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- Incorrect ring gear backlash.
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- INSPECT the ring gear for scoring. INSPECT the ring and pinion wear pattern. ADJUST the ring gear backlash as necessary.
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- Broken gear teeth on the ring gear or pinion
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- INSTALL a new ring and pinion. REFER to
, Section DRIVESHAFT
, Section DRIVESHAFT
or Section DRIVESHAFT
.
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- Misaligned axle shaft tube.
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