Symptom Chart
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SYMPTOM CHART
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- Traction-Lok® does not work in snow, mud or on ice
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- Lubricant leaking from the pinion seal or axle shaft oil seals
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- CLEAN the axle housing vent.
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- Damage in the seal contact area or dust slinger on the pinion flange dust shield
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- INSTALL new pinion flange and the pinion seal if damage is found.
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- Differential side gears/pinion gears are scored
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- Incorrect or contaminated lubricant type
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- CHECK the lubricant level. FILL the axle to specification.
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- Incorrect or contaminated lubricant type
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- INSPECT the axle for damage. REPAIR as necessary. CLEAN and REFILL the axle to specification.
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- Bearing preload adjusted too tight
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- CHECK the ring and pinion for damage. INSPECT the ring and pinion wear pattern. ADJUST the preload as necessary.
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- INSPECT all the axle gears for wear or damage. INSTALL new components as necessary.
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- Incorrect ring gear backlash
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- INSPECT the ring gear for scoring. INSPECT the ring and pinion wear pattern. ADJUST the ring gear backlash as necessary.
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- Broken gear teeth on the ring gear or pinion
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- Misaligned axle shaft tube
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