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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 7: Heat < DIFFERENTIAL >: Diagnosis

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  1. STEP 1. Check the differential gear oil level. 

    Remove the filler plug and check the differential gear oil level (Refer to GEAR OIL LEVEL CHECK  ).

    Q: Is the differential gear oil level normal? 

    • YES:  Go to Step 2.
    • NO:  Check the differential gear oil leakage from differential carrier, and repair if necessary. Then, refill Mitsubishi Motors Genuine super hypoid gear oil API classification GL-5 or higher, SAE80. Then go to  Step 3.
  2. STEP 2. Check for excessive gear backlash (Refer to  REASSEMBLY   ). 

    Q: Is the gear backlash correct? 

    • YES:  Go to Step 3.
    • NO:  Adjust the backlash. Then go to Step 3.
  3. STEP 3. Retest the system. 

    Q: Is the heat eliminated? 

    • YES:  The procedure is complete.
    • NO:  Start over at  Step 1.
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