| Excessive pinion to ring gear backlash |
Adjust the pinion to ring gear backlash. Refer to Backlash Inspection and Adjustment . |
| Worn pinion and ring gear |
Replace the pinion and the ring gear. Perform the following procedures:
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| Worn pinion bearings |
Replace the pinion bearings. Perform the following procedures:
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| Loose pinion bearings |
Adjust the pinion bearings preload. Perform the following procedures:
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| Excessive pinion end play |
Adjust the pinion end play. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Assemble . |
| Worn differential bearings |
Replace the differential bearings. Perform the following procedures:
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| Loose differential bearings |
Adjust the differential bearing preload. Perform the following procedures:
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| Excessive ring gear runout |
Replace the ring gear. Perform the following procedures:
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| Low oil level |
Fill the fluid level to specifications with the proper lubricant. Refer to Front Axle Lubricant Level Inspection . |
| Wrong or poor grade oil |
Drain and refill the system with the proper lubricant. Refer to Front Axle Lubricant Replacement . |