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3-16. FRONT AND REAR AXLES TROUBLESHOOTING
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. LUBRICANT LEAKING FROM AXLE BREATHER.
C h e c k d i f f e r e n t i a l c a r r i e r l u b r i c a n t l e v e l ( p a g e 6 - 4 8 ) .
Drain to proper level (page 6-49).
2. CONTINUOUS AXLE OR WHEEL NOISE.
Check lubricant level (page 6-48).
a . I f l u b r i c a n t l e v e l i s l o w , a d d l u b r i c a n t.
b. If lubricant level is okay, notify next higher maintenance le-
v e l .
3. DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY OVERHEATING.
Check
4. LUBRICANT
Check
lubricant level (page 6-48).
a . I f l u b r i c a n t l e v e l i s l o w , a d d l u b r i c a n t.
b. If lubricant level is okay, notify next higher maintenance le-
v e l .
LEAKING FROM DIFFERENTIAL
axle breathers for damage
a . I f a x l e b r e a t h e r is
(page 6-51).
b . I f a x l e b r e a t h e r is
CARRIER.
or clogged condition.
damaged or clogged, clean or replace
okay, notify next higher maintenance
i t
l e v e l .
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