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 click, grinding, or snapping type of noise. |
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Worn universal joints
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| • | Replace the propeller shaft assembly as required. |
| • | A worn universal joint may create a clicking or snapping type of noise. |
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Worn or damaged differential housing support mounting bushings side
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| • | Check the bushing position and replace the bushings as required. |
| • | A worn bushing may create a clunk type of noise during acceleration or deceleration or wrong. |
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Worn or damaged differential housing support mounting 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. |
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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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Bearing noise within RDM
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| • | A grinding roar type of noise will increase of decrease relative to the vehicle speed. |
| • | Check for proper fluid level. If the noise continues, repair or replace the unit as required. |
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Gear set whine noise within RDM created by incorrect gear backlash
| A whine type of noise will increase or decrease relative to vehicle speed.
- Check for the proper fluid level.
- Repair or replace the unit as required.
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