DEFINITION: The axle makes noise constantly.

Flat spot is present on the pinion or the ring gear teeth.

Replace the pinion and the ring gear. Refer to Drive Axle Disassemble .

Flat spot is present on the bearing.

Replace the bearing. Refer to Drive Axle Disassemble

The pinion splines are worn.

Replace the pinion. Refer to Drive Axle Disassemble

The axle shaft dowel holes are worn.

Replace the axle shaft. Refer to Axle Shaft Replacement .

The wheel studs are worn.

Replace the wheel studs. Refer to Wheel Stud Replacement .

The axle shaft is bent.

Replace the axle shaft. Refer to Axle Shaft Replacement .

The propeller shaft is out of phase.

Refer to Propeller Shaft Phasing Description in Propeller Shaft.