n1. AXLE DIFFERENTIAL(S) NOISY (CONT)
TEST OPTIONS
KNOWN INFO
YES
Are the axle differentials
free from damage?
NO
TM 9-2320-365-20-2
2-1898 Change 1
Visual inspection
REASON FOR QUESTION
Axle differential(s) may be
unusually noisy when operating
if damaged.
TEST OPTIONS
KNOWN INFO
Is the axle differential oil at
proper level and free of
contamination?
NO
YES
Visual inspection
REASON FOR QUESTION
Low oil level will cause axle
differential(s) to make unusual
noises and lead to damage.
Add/change oil (Appendix H).
3.
4.
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS
Damaged axle differential.
Low or contaminated oil in
axle differential.
Faulty pinion drive yoke.
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS
Low or contaminated oil in
axle differential.
Faulty pinion drive yoke.
No visible leaks of planetary
wheel ends or wheel bearings.
No visible leaks of axle
differential or pinion drive
yoke.
No visible leaks of planetary
wheel ends or wheel bearings.
No visible leaks of axle
differential or pinion drive
yoke.
Axle differential(s) free from
damage.
Perform Propeller Shaft Troubleshooting
(g1. Drive Shaft or Universal Joint Unusually
Noisy When Operating
