Cause | Correction |
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Important: Upon completion of all repairs, refill the axle with the proper amounts of axle lubricant and friction modifier additive. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement and Lubrication Specifications . | |
Restricted or damaged vent valve assembly | Replace the vent valve. |
Worn, scored, or missing drain and/or fill plug sealing washers | Install new sealing washers and tighten the plugs per specifications. |
Damaged speed sensor and/or O-ring seal | Replace the speed sensor and/or the O-ring seal as required. |
Rear cover gasket | Replace the rear cover gasket. |
Left or right side cover O-ring seal | Replace the side cover O-ring seal as required. |
Worn or damaged axle shaft oil seals | Replace the axle shaft oil seals as required. |
Worn or damaged carrier seal plate O-ring or oil seal - automatic transmission only | Replace the O-ring and oil seal as required. |
Housing or side cover porosity | Replace the housing and/or the covers as required. |