Differential Carrier - Datsun C210 series Manual

Propeller
Shaft Differential Carrier
DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
When
a
differential carrier is
5US
pected of being noisy
it is
advisable
to
make
a
thorough test to
determine
whether
the
noise
originates
in
the
Condition
Noise
on
drive
coast
and float
Noise
on
turn
Knocking sound
during
starting or
gear
shifting
tires
road surface exhaust
universal
joint
propeller
shaft wheel bearings
engine transmission
or
differential
carrier Noise which
originates
in other
Probable
cause
Shortage of
oil
Incorrect tooth contact between
ring
gear
and drive
pinion
Incorrect backlash between
ring
gear
and
drive
pinion
Seized up
or
damaged ring
gear
and drive
pinion
Seized up
damaged
or
broken drive
pinion
bearing
Seized
up
damaged
or
broken side
bearing
Loosen bolts
or
nuts fixing
ring
gear
side
retainers
bearing
cap
etc
Seized
up
damaged
or
broken side and
pinion
gear
Seized up
damaged
or
broken side gear and
pinion
thrust washer
Pinion
gears
too tight
on
their shaft
Interference between side yoke and differ
ential
case
Excessive backlash
Incorrect
backlash
ring
gear
to
drive
pinion
backlash
or
side
to
pinion
gear
Worn gears
or
case
Worn
side
yoke
and side
gear
spline
Pinion
bearing
under
preload
Loosened drive pinion
nut
Loosen bolts
or nu
ts
fixing ring
gear
side
retainers bearing
cap
etc
PO 19
places
cannot
be
corrected
by adjust
ment
or
replacement
of parts
in the
rear axle
assembly
Corrective action
Supply
gear
oil Rebuild differential
carrier
if necessary
Adjust too
th
contact
or
replace
the
hypoid
gear set
Adjust
backlash
or
replace
the
hypoid
gear
set
if necessary
Replace
the
hypoid
gear set
Replace
the
pinion bearing
and
faulty
parts
Replace
the side
bearing
and
faulty
parts
Clamp
them
to specified
torque and
replace
faulty
parts
Replace faulty
parts
Replace
faulty
parts
Replace faulty
parts
Repair
the
part
responsible
for interference
or
replace
the side
yoke
and differential
case
Adjust
backlash
Replace
worn
parts
Replace
worn
parts
Adjust preload
Repair
or
replace
Clamp
them
or
replace
if
necessary