125000685 - S20 GEARBOX DIFFERENTIAL UNIT NOISY''/ / GENERAL

With the engine running and the vehicle moving, there is a noise from the area of the gearbox in all conditions.
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check whether the noise persists under all circumstancesContinue to Step 1The noise is mainly noticeable during take offContinue according to the instructions inSee table    See table S21 NOISE'' GEARBOX / AT TAKE-OFF
The noise is mainly noticeable in neutralContinue according to the instructions inSee table    See table S22 NOISE'' GEARBOX / IN NEUTRAL
The noise is mainly noticeable in one gear onlyContinue according to the instructions inSee table    See table S23 NOISE'' GEARBOX / IN A SPECIFIC GEAR
The noise is mainly noticeable round bendsContinue according to the instructions inSee table    See table S24 NOISE'' GEARBOX / ROUND BENDS
The noise is noticeable in all driving conditionsMove on to Step 1Continue to Step 1
1CHECKING THE GEAR SETAll OKProblems metOperation

Check the crown wheel and pinion reduction gear In particular:

  • It should not be worn or damaged
  • There should not be excessive clearance
  • The crown wheel fixings should not be slack
Continue to Step 2Excessive wear or clearanceReplace the crown wheel and pinion Op. 2110D28
Fastenings slackReplace the crownwheel and pinion Op. 2110D28
2CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosis.