Problem Symptoms Table
Front Differential (for 4WD)
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS CHART
| Symptom | Suspected area | See |
|---|---|---|
| Noise in front differential | Oil level (Low or wrong grade) | DIFFERENTIAL OIL |
| Ring gear or drive pinion (Worn or chipped) | FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (FOR 4WD) | |
| Backlash adjustment (Incorrect) | FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (FOR 4WD) | |
| Preload adjustment (Incorrect) | FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (FOR 4WD) | |
| Tooth contact between ring gear and drive pinion (Incorrect) | FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (FOR 4WD) | |
| Bearing (Worn) | FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (FOR 4WD) | |
| Oil leak from front differential | Oil level (Too high or wrong grade) | DIFFERENTIAL OIL |
| Oil seal (Worn or damaged) | FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (FOR 4WD) | |
| Seal packing (Damaged) | FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (FOR 4WD) |
Rear Differential (for 4GR-FSE)
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS CHART
| Symptom | Suspected area | See |
|---|---|---|
| Noise in rear differential | Oil level (Low or wrong grade) | DIFFERENTIAL OIL |
| Ring gear or drive pinion (Worn or chipped) | REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (FOR 4GR-FSE) | |
| Backlash adjustment (Incorrect) | REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (FOR 4GR-FSE) | |
| Preload adjustment (Incorrect) | REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (FOR 4GR-FSE) | |
| Tooth contact between ring gear and drive pinion (Incorrect) | REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (FOR 4GR-FSE) | |
| Bearing (Worn) | REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (FOR 4GR-FSE) | |
| Oil leak from rear differential | Oil level (Too high or wrong grade) | DIFFERENTIAL OIL |
| Side gear shaft oil seal (Worn or damaged) | REAR DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL | |
| Seal packing (Damaged) | REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (FOR 4GR-FSE) |
Rear Differential (for 2GR-FSE)
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS CHART
| Symptom | Suspected area | See |
|---|---|---|
| Noise in rear differential | Oil level (Low or wrong grade) | DIFFERENTIAL OIL |
| Ring gear or drive pinion (Worn or chipped) | REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (FOR 2GR-FSE) | |
| Backlash adjustment (Incorrect) | REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (FOR 2GR-FSE) | |
| Preload adjustment (Incorrect) | REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (FOR 2GR-FSE) | |
| Tooth contact between ring gear and drive pinion (Incorrect) | REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (FOR 2GR-FSE) | |
| Bearing (Worn) | REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (FOR 2GR-FSE) | |
| Oil leak from rear differential | Oil level (Too high or wrong grade) | DIFFERENTIAL OIL |
| Side gear shaft oil seal (Worn or damaged) | REAR DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL | |
| Seal packing (Damaged) | REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (FOR 2GR-FSE) |