Loss of control
Japan
Published 10 Oct 2002
Ref JP-1108830
Mitsubishi: Differential
Translated from Japanese · machine translation
- Country
- Japan
- Published
- 10 Oct 2002
- Units affected
- 637
- Reference
- JP-1108830
Affected vehicles
Mitsubishi Airtrek 2001
Hazard
In the power transmission system of four-wheel drive vehicles, the oil seal installation fixture for the rear differential is improper. During oil seal press-fitting by this fixture, the oil seal may be damaged. Continued use in this state can result in oil leakage during high-speed driving, and in the worst case, damage to the rear differential causing loss of driving capability.
Show original (日本語)
４輪駆動車の動力伝達装置において、後軸差動装置のオイルシール組付け治具が不適切 なため、当該治具によるオイルシール圧入時、オイルシールが損傷し、そのままの状態で 使用を続けると、高速走行中にオイルが漏れ、最悪の場合、後軸差動装置が損傷し走行不 能になるおそれがある。
Remedy
For all vehicles, check the oil level in the rear differential. If oil level is at or above the required amount, replace the oil seal with a new one. If oil level is below the required amount, replace the entire rear differential with a new one.
Show original (日本語)
全車両、後軸差動装置のオイル残量を確認し、オイル残量が必要量以上の場合は当該オ イルシールを良品と交換する。また、オイル残量が必要量未満の場合は後軸差動装置を良 品と交換する。