Cause
| Correction
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DEFINITION: Inspect for proper gear oil levels prior to performing system diagnosis.
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Loose propeller shaft mounting bolts
| Tighten the bolts as required
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Worn propeller shaft constant velocity joint
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| • | Replace the propeller shaft assembly. |
| • | A worn propeller shaft constant velocity joint may create a clicking, grinding, or snapping type noise. |
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Worn axle shaft constant velocity joints
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| • | Replace/repair the axle shaft as required. |
| • | A worn axle shaft constant velocity joint may create a clicking, grinding, or snapping type of noise. |
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Worn or damaged differential housing support bushings side
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| • | Replace the bushings as required. |
| • | A worn bushing may create a clunk type of noise during acceleration or deceleration. |
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Worn or damaged differential housing support bushings rear
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| • | Replace the bushings as required. |
| • | A worn bushing may create a clunk type of noise during acceleration or deceleration. |
| • | Check the bushing orientation, the tuning slots must be in proper position. |
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Loose rear mounting bracket bolts
| Tighten the bracket bolts as required.
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Loose or damaged prop guard
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| • | Repair or replace as required. |
| • | A loose dust shield may contact the propeller shaft assembly and create a scraping or grinding type of noise. |
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Gear set whine noise within clutch coupling assembly
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| • | A whine type of noise will increase or decrease relative to the vehicle speed approximately 80-90 km/h (50-56 mph). |
| • | Check for the proper fluid level |
| • | Repair or replace the unit as required. |
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Shutter or moan at slow speeds or slow time
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- A shutter or moan type of noise in slow sharp turns.
- The RDM could be contaminated with the wrong fluid type/water.
- Replace the fluid; fill as required and retest under conditions.
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