Front Axle

SYMPTOM CHART

SYMPTOM PROCEDURES

Inspection Procedure 1
Noise During Wheel Rotation

DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check The Housing Tube And Inner Shaft For Bending.
If bent, replace the part. Then go to Step 4.
If normal, go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check The Inner Shaft Bearing For Wear.
If worn, replace the bearings. Then go to Step 4.
If normal, go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Check The Driveshaft Assembly For Wear, Damage Or Bending.
If worn, damaged or bent, replace the assembly. Then go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Check Trouble Symptoms.
Check that no noise is generated.

Inspection Procedure 2
Noise Due To Excessive Play Of Wheel In Turning Direction

DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check For Play In The Inner Shaft And Side Gear Serration, The Driveshaft And Side Gear, Or The Driveshaft And Drive Flange.
If play is found, adjust or replace the part. Then go to Step 2

STEP 2. Check Trouble Symptoms.
Check that no noise is generated.