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to-10°F): SAE 80W, 80W-90, Below-34°C (-30°F): SAE 75W. Then go to
Step 3 .
NO: Go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Check for excessive gear backlash (Refer to DISASSEMBLY
).
Q: Is the gear backlash correct?
YES: Go to Step 3.
NO: Adjust the backlash. Then go to step 3.
STEP 3. Retest the system.
Q: Is the heat eliminated?
YES: The procedure is complete.
NO: Start over at Step 1.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 8: OIL LEAKAGE {{DIFFERENTIAL}} DIAGNOSIS
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.

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Fig. 7: Checking Gear Oil Level

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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; Above-23°
C (-10°F): SAE 90, 85W-90, 80W-90, From-34 to-23°C (-30 to-10°F):
SAE 80W, 80W-90, Below-34°C
(-30°F
): SAE 75W. Then
go to Ste
p 4.

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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.
SPECIAL TOOLS
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Fig. 8: Identifying Special Tools (1 Of 4)

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Fig. 9: Identifying Special Tools (2 Of 4)

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Fig. 10: Identifying Special Tools (3 Of 4)

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Fig. 11: Identifying Special Tools (4 Of 4)

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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE REAR AXLE TOTAL BACKLASH CHECK 1. Park the vehicle on a flat, level surface.
2. Place the selector lever to the neutral position. Apply the parking brake and
jack up the vehicle.
3. Turn the propeller shaft clockwise as far as it will go. Make the mating marks
on the dust cover of the com
panion flan
ge and on the differential carrier.

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Fig. 12: Making Mating Marks

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4. Turn the propeller shaft counterclockwise as far as it will go, and measure the
amount of distance between the mating marks.
Limit: 5 mm (0.2 inch)

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