PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

HINT:

  • Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.
  • Inspect the fuses and relays related to this system before inspecting the suspected areas below.
Differential System (w/ Differential Lock)

Symptom

Suspected Area

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Oil leak from front differential

Oil (level too high or wrong grade)

Front differential side gear shaft oil seal (worn or damaged)

Companion flange (loose or damaged)

Oil leak from rear differential

Oil (level too high or wrong grade)

Rear differential carrier oil seal (worn or damaged)

Companion flange (loose or damaged)

Oil leak from front drive pinion shaft

Oil (level too high or wrong grade)

Front differential carrier oil seal (worn or damaged)

Companion flange (loose or damaged)

Oil leak from rear drive pinion shaft

Oil (level too high or wrong grade)

Rear differential carrier oil seal (worn or damaged)

Companion flange (loose or damaged)

After differential lock switch is operated, rear differential lock indicator light remains off or illuminated

ECU power source circuit

Differential lock switch

4 wheel drive control ECU

CAN communication system

Combination meter assembly