Locking Rear Drive Axle Chatters in Turns
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Locking Rear Drive Axle Chatters in Turns
| Checks | Action |
|---|---|
| Lubricant is contaminated | Drain and flush the axle housing thoroughly. Refill with the correct lubricant. Refer to Lubricant Replacement - Rear Drive Axle (8.6 Inch Axle) or Lubricant Replacement - Rear Drive Axle (9.5 Inch LD Axle) or Lubricant Replacement - Rear Drive Axle (9.5 Inch HD Axle) . |
| The clutch plates are deteriorated | Replace the clutch plates. Refer to Locking Differential Cam Unit Disassemble (9.5 Inch Axle) and Locking Differential Cam Unit Assemble (8.6 Inch Axle) or Locking Differential Cam Unit Assemble (9.5 Inch Axle) . |