NHTSA ID Number: 10241898
Manufacturer Communication Number: 23-DS-004G
TSB/Document Date: 2023-09-06
Summary
Certain GV70 (JK1 and JK1A), GV80 (JX1) and G80 (RG3) vehicles may have a noise condition from the rear differential at certain speeds while accelerating or decelerating. This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect the vehicle for noise and if necessary to tighten the lock nut or if necessary replace the differential.
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TSB/Document ID: 23-DS-004G
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2023-08-30
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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DRIVESHAFT AND
AXLE
23-DS-004G
AUGUST 2023
GV70 (JK1)
GV80 (JX1)
G80 (RG3)
REAR DIFFERENTIAL NOISE INSPECTION AND REPAIR
Description: Certain GV70 (JK1 and JK1A), GV80 (JX1) and G80 (RG3) vehicles may have a noise
condition from the rear differential at certain speeds while accelerating or decelerating. This bulletin
describes the procedure to inspect the vehicle for noise and if necessary to tighten the lock nut or if
necessary replace the differential.
Applicable Vehicles:
• GV70 (JK1, VIN starts with "KMU") 2022MY ~
• GV70 (JK1A, VIN starts with "5NM") 2024MY ~
• GV80 (JX1) 2021MY ~
• G80 (RG3) 2021MY ~
Circulate To: General Manager, Service Manager, Parts Manager, Warranty Manager, Service
Advisors, Technicians, Body Shop Manager, Fleet Repair
Table of Contents
Parts Information: .............................................................................................. 2
Warranty Information: ........................................................................................ 4
Service Procedure: ............................................................................................. 5
Repair Flow Chart ........................................................................................... 5
Rear Differential Noise Inspection ................................................................ 6
Rear Differential Lock Nut Tightening........................................................... 6
Rear Differential Replacement ..................................................................... 14
Parts Information:
“JK1” refers to both JK1 (Korean) and JK1A (USA).
JK1
JX1
RG3
28751-3J000
JK1
JX1
28751-2S000
RG3
28751-3S100
JK1
JX1
49319-T6100
RG3
49319-3M000
JK1
JX1
RG3
49329-3M000
Front & Center
Muffler Gasket
2.5T: 1 each
3.5T: 2 each
Rear & Center
Muffler Gasket
2 each
2.5T and 3.5T
2 each
Rear Propeller Shaft Bolts
(to transfer case)
3 each
Rear Propeller Shaft Nuts
(to transfer case)
3 each
2.5T and 3.5T
JK1
JX1
49319-T6100
RG3
49319-T1000
Rear Propeller Shaft Bolts
(to differential)
3 each
Order the following parts only if differential replacement is necessary.
JK1
53000-47520
2.5T, AWD
53000-4J510
3.5T, AWD
53000-4J520
3.5T, AWD,
w/ & w/out E-LSD
53000-4J600
JX1
Rear Differential Carrier
2.5T, RWD & AWD
53000-4J620
2.5T, AWD, E-LSD
53000-4J610
3.5T, AWD
53000-4J630
3.5T, AWD, E-LSD
TSB #: 23-DS-004G
1 each
Page 2 of 17
SUBJECT:
53000-47501
RG3
53000-47502
2.5T, RWD
Rear Differential Carrier
53000-4J500
JK1
JX1
RG3
28751-3J000
JK1
JX1
28751-2S000
RG3
28751-3S100
JK1
JX1
49319-T6100
RG3
49319-3M000
JK1
JX1
RG3
49329-3M000
JK1
JX1
49319-T6100
RG3
49319-T1000
JK1
3.5T, RWD & AWD
Front & Center
Muffler Gasket
Rear & Center
Muffler Gasket
2.5T: 1 each
3.5T: 2 each
2 each
2.5T and 3.5T
2 each
Rear Propeller Shaft Bolts
(to transfer case)
3 each
Rear Propeller Shaft Nuts
(to transfer case)
3 each
Rear Propeller Shaft Bolts
(to differential)
3 each
49557-3M000
2.5T, w/out E-LSD
49557-2G000
3.5T, w/out E-LSD
49557-T6000
3.5T w/ E-LSD
JX1
Axle Clip
2.5T and 3.5T
w/out E-LSD
49557-T6000
2.5T and 3.5T
w/ E-LSD
49557-3M000
2.5T
49557-2G000
3.5T
JK1
JX1
RG3
49551-4T000
Axle Castle Lock Nut
JK1
JX1
00232-19075
Gear Oil, 75W-85, GL-5,
LSD*, 1.0qt
00232-19097
Gear Oil, 75W-85, GL-5,
Non LSD, 1.0qt
RG3
1 each
2.5T and 3.5T
49557-2G000
RG3
2.5T, RWD
2 each
2.5T and 3.5T
2 each
2.5T and 3.5T
2 each
*NOTE: LSD gear oil designates the specification, not if the vehicle is equipped with an E-LSD.
TSB #: 23-DS-004G
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SUBJECT:
Warranty Information:
GV70 (JK1
and JK1A)
GV80 (JX1)
G80 (RG3)
GV70 (JK1
and JK1A)
GV80 (JX1)
G80 (RG3)
GV70 (JK1
and JK1A)
GV80 (JX1)
GV70 (JK1
and JK1A)
GV80 (JX1)
G80 (RG3)
GV70 (JK1
and JK1A)
GV80 (JX1)
53000F08
REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
NOISE INSPECTION
0.4 M/H
53000F09
REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
NOISE INSPECTION, LOCK NUT
TIGHTENING, AND NOISE
REINSPECTION
1.9 M/H
53000F10
REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
NOISE INSPECTION, LOCK NUT
TIGHTENING (WHEN
OVERTIGHTENED),
REPLACEMENT (WITHOUT ELSD), AND ALIGNMENT
4.7 M/H
53000F11
REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
NOISE INSPECTION, LOCK NUT
TIGHTENING (WHEN
OVERTIGHTENED),
REPLACEMENT (WITH E-LSD)
AND ALIGNMENT
4.8 M/H
53000F12
REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
NOISE INSPECTION, LOCK NUT
TIGHTENING, NOISE
REINSPECTION, REPLACEMENT
(WITHOUT E-LSD), AND
ALIGNMENT
6.1 M/H
53000F13
REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
NOISE INSPECTION, LOCK NUT
TIGHTENING, NOISE
REINSPECTION, REPLACEMENT
(WITH E-LSD), AND ALIGNMENT
6.2 M/H
53000*
Q26
ZZ1
NOTE 1: Normal warranty applies.
NOTE 2: Submit claim on Claim Entry Screen as “Warranty” type.
NOTE 3: This TSB includes Repair validation photos. Op times include VIN, Mileage, and Repair
validation photos as outlined in the Digital Documentation Policy
NOTE 4: The incident parts are subject to callback through the normal Warranty Technical Center
(WTC) parts return process. Claim is subject to debit if the part is not returned.
NOTE 5: * Refer to applicable parts catalog for full causal part numbers.
TSB #: 23-DS-004G
Page 4 of 17
SUBJECT:
Service Procedure:
STUI
This TSB includes Repair validation photos. Refer to the latest Digital Documentation Policy for
requirements.
Repair Flow Chart
i
Information
In the following procedures, “JK1” refers to both JK1 (Korean) and JK1A (USA).
TSB #: 23-DS-004G
Page 5 of 17
SUBJECT:
Rear Differential Noise Inspection
1.
Drive the vehicle to inspect the vehicle for the
rear differential noise.
•
JK1: Whine noise while gradually
accelerating, in the speed range of 37 to
70mph (approx. 60 to 110 kph)
JX1 and RG3: Whine noise while coasting,
off throttle, in the speed range of 50 to 25mph
(approx. 80 to 40 kph)
•
i
Information
The noise does not have to occur during the
entire speed range.
If the noise is not heard, the service procedure is
now complete.
If the noise as described above is heard,
continue to the Rear Differential Lock Nut
Tightening procedure below.
If other noises are heard, continue to diagnose,
and repair the vehicle as necessary.
Rear Differential Lock Nut Tightening
1.
Using a lift, slightly raise the vehicle until the tires
are no longer touching the ground.
Within 3 minutes of turning off the vehicle’s
engine, place the transmission into neutral by
pressing the button (B) under the cap cover (A)
on the center console.
a) Remove the cap-cover.
b) Press the button while depressing the
brake pedal until the transmission shifts
into neutral. The button must be pressed
within 3 minutes after the engine is turned
off.
i
A
B
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