Inspection Procedure 7

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 7: Heat [DIFFERENTIAL]

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the oil level.





Remove the filler plug and check the gear oil level.

Q. Is the gear oil level more than 8 mm (0.3 inch) below the bottom of the filler plug hole?

YES Check the oil leakage from differential carrier, and repair if necessary. Then, refill MITSUBISHI Genuine DIA QUEEN LSD gear oil [Type A] or Hypoid gear oil API classification GL-5 or higher, SAE80 [Type B]. Then go to Step 3.

NO Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check for excessive gear backlash (Refer to [Type A] [Type A], [Type B] [Type B]).

Q. Is the gear backlash correct?

YES Go to Step 3.
NO Adjust the backlash. Then go to step 3.
STEP 3. Retest the system.

Q. Is the heat eliminated?

YES The procedure is complete.
NO Start over at Step 1.