Have a problem with my rear differential
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Asked by Matt Apr 28, 2016 at 10:01 AM about the 1998 Dodge RAM 1500 Laramie SLT Quad Cab RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Wondering why and how the damage to my
differential has occurred...  never have seen not
heard of the damage happening

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Auto_Centric answered 8 years ago

1998 Dodge Ram If it been leaking, or used hard abused, towing or has a lot of miles or OVER sized tires or ODD mismatched tires. It's NOT uncommon. usually does a transmission too!

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Auto_Centric answered 8 years ago

I can't answer what caused the cross pin to elongate the hole. we need the American Axle Manufacturing engineer to to reply or a differential expert. I'm sure you can research and find the cause. Regards

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Bob answered 8 years ago

The cause could be anything. Was there any moisture or water in the lubricant. Were any of the parts inside the differential rusty or brown? Does this truck have over-sized tires? Has the lubricant in the rear gear ever been changed?

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