Submitted by administrator on Wed, 03/04/2015 - 00:53
For 4WD vehicles, the oil seal for the rear differential may have been damaged at factory, because it was installed by an improper tool. If the damaged oil seal is left unfixed, oil may leak during high-speed travel. At worst, the rear differential gets damaged, and the vehicle becomes stalled.
Case Number:
RJ-0883-0
Make/model:
Issued:
Thu, 2002-10-10
Component:
differential
Affected:
637
Correction:
The remaining amount of oil in the rear differential should be checked. If it is above the necessary level, the oil seal should be replaced with a new one, and otherwise, the rear differential should be replaced with a new one.
Identification:
white or yellow paint on the lower bolt head on the lower door hinge (on the door side) on the passenger's side
Vehicle:
Make:
Mitsubishi
Type:
LA-CU2W
Period:
N/A
Frame / Chassis No:
CU2W-0006412..CU2W-0007274
Make:
Mitsubishi
Type:
TA-CU4W
Period:
N/A
Frame / Chassis No:
CU4W-0005274..CU4W-0005765
unique_id_feeds:
135140