Last Modified: 11-29-2007 1.6 T
Service Category: Drivetrain Section: Axle/Differential
Model Year: 2008 Model: Sequoia Doc ID: RM0000016G600EX
Title: AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: DIFFERENTIAL SYSTEM: PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE (2008 Sequoia)

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.

Front Differential

Symptom

Suspected Area

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Oil leakage from front differential

Oil (level too high or wrong grade)

-

Front differential carrier oil seal (worn or damaged)

-

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

-

Companion flange (loose or damaged)

-

Oil leak from front differential drive pinion shaft

Oil (level too high or wrong grade)

-

Front differential carrier oil seal (worn or damaged)

-

Companion flange (loose or damaged)

-

Rear Differential

Symptom

Suspected Area

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Oil leakage 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 rear differential drive pinion shaft

Oil (level too high or wrong grade)

-

Rear differential carrier oil seal (worn or damaged)

-

Companion flange (loose or damaged)

-