Strategy Based Diagnostics
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander, and 2006 Buick Terraza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Review the system operations in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Disassembled Views , Differential Carrier Assembly Description and Locking Differential Description and Operation in Drive Axle - Locking/Limited Slip and Transfer Case Description and Operation in Transfer Case - Steyr. All diagnosis on a vehicle should follow a logical process. Strategy based diagnostics is a uniform approach for repairing all systems. The diagnostic flow may always be used in order to resolve a system condition. The diagnostic flow is the place to start when repairs are necessary. For a detailed explanation, refer to Strategy Based Diagnosis in General Information.