Noisy in Drive (1)

Noisy in Drive Noisy in Drive

Cause DEFINITION: A noise heard during acceleration load.	Correction
Incorrect pinion to ring gear backlash	Adjust the pinion to ring gear backlash. Backlash Adjustment
Worn pinion and ring gear	Replace the pinion and the ring gear. Differential Ring and Pinion Gear Replacement
Excessive ring gear runout	Replace the ring gear. Differential Ring and Pinion Gear Replacement
Worn pinion bearings	Replace the pinion bearings. Differential Drive Pinion Gear Outer Bearing Replacement Differential Drive Pinion Gear Inner Bearing Replacement
Loose pinion bearings	Adjust the pinion bearings preload. Pinion Depth Adjustment
Worn differential bearings	Replace the differential bearings. Differential Bearing Replacement
Loose differential bearings	Adjust the differential bearing preload. Differential Carrier Bearing Preload Adjustment
Low oil level	Fill the fluid level to specifications with the proper lubricant. Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection
Wrong or poor grade oil	Drain and refill the system with the proper lubricant. Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement