INSPECTION PROCEDURE 8: Oil Leakage < DIFFERENTIAL >: Diagnosis
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- STEP 1. Check the cover installation.
Q: Is the cover installed correctly?
YES : Go to Step 2.
NO : Repair. Then go to Step 4.
- STEP 2. Check the oil seal for wear or damage.
Q: Is the oil seal worn or damaged?
YES : Replace the seal. Then go to Step 4.
NO : Go to Step 3.
- STEP 3. Check the oil level.
Remove the filler plug and check the gear oil level.
Q: Is the gear oil level more than 6 mm (0.2 inch) below the bottom of the filler plug hole?
YES : Refill the specified lubricant.
Differential mechanism part: MITSUBISHI Genuine DIA QUEEN LSD gear oil
Torque transfer mechanism part: DIAMOND ATF SP III
Then go to Step 4.
NO : Go to Step 4.
- STEP 4. Retest the system.
Q: Is there oil leakage?
YES : Start over at Step 1.
NO : The procedure is complete.