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The 9.25? limited-slip differential in our 2002 Dodge Dakota crew cab failed after components of the differential disintegrated at 75,000 miles. Pictures available. This failure could have resulted in a catastrophic failure if a very slight noise had not developed during parking lot turns. A quick google of this problem resulted in numerous reports of this problem including catastrophic failures at highway speeds.
Took Dakota to dealer for front and rear differential service (fluid change). Dealer called and said rear differential (limited slpi) failed and had to be repaired. A pin slipped out of position and the rear differential was slowly destructing itself. I asked why this happened and was told it was paobably due to abuse. Since I don't tow, take it off road or overload it this explanation does not make any sense. Almost all of the milage is highway.
The consumer states that the rear end howls. The dealer checked the differential, and there were no abnormal noises, consumer hears slight noises from rear differential.no repairs needed. On another invoice the consumer stated that the rear end still whines, replaced the ring gear/pinion, carrier and pinion bearings test drove still noisy ordered rear differential assembly.
- Greenbrier, AR, USA
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- Pensacola, FL, USA