Inspection Procedure 3
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: Constant NoiseDIAGNOSIS
STEP 1.Check the tooth contact (engagement) of the drive gear and drive pinion.
Q: Is the tooth contact (engagement) of the drive gear and drive pinion correct?
YES: Go to Step 2.
NO: Adjust or replace the part. Then go to Step 9.
STEP 2.Check the side bearing for looseness, wear or damage.
Q: Is the side bearing loosened, worn or damaged?
YES: Adjust or replace the part. Then go to Step 9.
NO: Go to Step 3.
STEP 3.Check the drive pinion bearing for wear or damage.
Q: Is the drive pinion bearing worn or damaged?
YES: Adjust or replace the part. Then go to Step 9.
NO: Go to Step 4.
STEP 4.Check the drive gear and drive pinion for wear.
Q: Is the drive gear or drive pinion worn?
YES: Replace the part. Then go to Step 9.
NO: Go to Step 5.
STEP 5.Check the side gear thrust washer or pinion shaft for wear.
Q: Is the side gear thrust washer or pinion shaft worn?
YES: Replace the part. Then go to Step 9.
NO: Go to Step 6.
STEP 6.Check the drive gear and differential case for strain, and the gear for damage.
Q: Is the drive gear or differential case strained or damaged?
YES: Replace the part. Then go to Step 9.
NO: Go to Step 7.
STEP 7. Check for the engagement of foreign material.
Q: Is the foreign material found?
YES: Remove the foreign material and then inspect. If necessary, replace the part. Then go to Step 9.
NO: Go to Step 8.
STEP 8. Check the oil level.
Remove the filler plug and check the gear oil level.
Q: Is the gear oil level more than 8 mm (0.3 inch) below the bottom of the filler plug hole?
YES: Refill Hypoid gear oil API classification GL-5 or higher, SAE viscosity Number 90, 80W. Then go to Step 9.
NO: Go to Step 9.
STEP 9.Check symptoms.
Q: Is the abnormal noise eliminated?
YES: Diagnosis is complete.
NO: Start over at Step 1.