Noisy When Coasting. GMC Truck TopKick C-Series Commercial (Cutaway) C4/C5 2005

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2005 🢒 TopKick C-Series Commercial (Cutaway) C4/C5 🢒 Driveline/Axle 🢒 Rear Drive Axle 🢒 Noisy When Coasting

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Rear axle noises heard on drive will usually be heard also on coasting, although not as loud.

Adjust or replace the differential drive pinion gear and the ring gear set.

•	For Dana® Model 286 axle, refer to Pinion Depth Adjustment or Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement

•	For Spicer Eaton axles, call 1-800-TCM-HELP

•	For Meritor axles, call 1-800-535-5560

Differential drive pinion gear and ring gear too tight audible when slowing down and disappears when driving.

Adjust the differential drive pinion gear to the ring gear backlash.

•	For Dana® Model 286 axle, refer to Backlash Adjustment

•	For Spicer Eaton axles, call 1-800-TCM-HELP

•	For Meritor axles, call 1-800-535-5560