INSPECTION PROCEDURE 8: Differential gear oil Leakage < DIFFERENTIAL >: Diagnosis
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander. 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 differential gear oil level.
Remove the filler plug and check the differential gear oil level.
Q: Is the differential gear oil level normal?
- YES: Go to Step 4.
- NO: Refill MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE super hypoid gear oil API classification GL-5, SAE 80. Then 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.