Front Differential Symptom Diagnosis
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara, and 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
FRONT DIFFERENTIAL - DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE
| Condition | Possible Cause | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Gear noise | Deteriorated or water mixed lubricant | Repair and replenish referring to FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL CHANGE:FRONT . |
| Inadequate or insufficient lubricant | Repair and replenish referring to FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL CHANGE:FRONT . | |
| Maladjusted backlash between drive bevel pinion and gear | Adjust as prescribed referring to FRONT DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY:FRONT . | |
| Improper tooth contact in the mesh between drive bevel pinion and gear | Adjust or replace referring to FRONT DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY:FRONT . | |
| Loose drive bevel gear securing bolts | Replace or retighten referring to FRONT DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY:FRONT . | |
| Damaged differential gear(s) or differential pinion(s) | Replace referring to FRONT DIFFERENTIAL INSPECTION:FRONT . | |
| Bearing noise | (Constant noise) Deteriorated or water mixed lubricant | Repair and replenish referring to FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL CHANGE:FRONT . |
| (Constant noise) Inadequate or insufficient lubricant | Repair and replenish referring to FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL CHANGE:FRONT . | |
| (Noise while coasting) Damaged bearing (s) of drive bevel pinion | Replace referring to FRONT DIFFERENTIAL INSPECTION:FRONT . | |
| (Noise while turning) Damaged differential side bearing(s) or axle bearing(s) | Replace referring to FRONT DIFFERENTIAL INSPECTION:FRONT . | |
| Oil leakage | Clogged breather plug | Clean . |
| Worn or damaged oil seal | Replace . | |
| Excessive oil | Adjust oil level referring to FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL CHANGE:FRONT . | |
| Loose differential carrier bolts | Replace or retighten . |