Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

Diagnostic Starting Point - Rear Differential Carrier

Begin the system diagnosis by reviewing the Rear Drive Axle Description and Operation (Description and Operation) , and Transfer Case Description and Operation (Transfer Case Description and Operation). Reviewing the description and operation information will help you determine the correct symptom diagnostic procedure when a malfunction exists. Reviewing the description and operation information will also help you determine if the condition described by the customer is normal operation. Refer toSymptoms - Rear Differential Carrier (- Symptoms - Rear Drive Axle) in order to identify the correct procedure for diagnosing the system and where the procedure is located.