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Model Year: 2006 Model: LX470 Prod Date Range: [05/2005 -           ]
Title: DIFFERENTIAL: DIFFERENTIAL SYSTEM: PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE; 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

HINT:

Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priorIty of the likely cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.

Symptom

Suspected area

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Noise in front differential

1. Oil (low or wrong grade)

2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; DIFFERENTIAL: FRONT DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL: REPLACEMENT

2. Excessive backlash between pinion and ring gear

2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; DIFFERENTIAL: FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY: DISASSEMBLY

3. Ring, pinion or side gears (worn or chipped)

2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; DIFFERENTIAL: FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY: DISASSEMBLY

4. Pinion shaft bearing (worn)

2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; DIFFERENTIAL: FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY: DISASSEMBLY

5. Side bearing (worn)

2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; DIFFERENTIAL: FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY: DISASSEMBLY

Oil leak from front differential

1. Oil (level too high or wrong grade)

2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; DIFFERENTIAL: FRONT DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL: REPLACEMENT

2. Front differential rear oil seal (worn or damaged)

2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; DIFFERENTIAL: FRONT DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL: REPLACEMENT

3. Side gear oil seal (worn or damaged)

2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; DIFFERENTIAL: FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY: DISASSEMBLY

4. Companion flange (loosen or damaged)

2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; DIFFERENTIAL: FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY: DISASSEMBLY

5. Side gear shaft (damaged)

2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; DIFFERENTIAL: FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY: DISASSEMBLY

Oil leak from rear differential

1. Oil (level too high or wrong grade)

2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; DIFFERENTIAL: REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER OIL SEAL: REPLACEMENT

2. Rear differential fromt oil seal (worn or damaged)

2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; DIFFERENTIAL: REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER OIL SEAL: REPLACEMENT

3. Companion flange (loosen or damaged)

2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; DIFFERENTIAL: REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY: DISASSEMBLY