Driveline/Axle

All Description and Operation

• Front Drive Axle Description and Operation

All Visual Identification

• Front Drive Axle Disassembled Views

Cleaning, Inspection, and Adjustment

• Backlash Inspection and Adjustment
• Differential Carrier Assembly Housing Inspection
• Differential Carrier Bearing Preload Adjustment
• Differential Case and Gears Inspection
• Differential Case Bearings Inspection
• Front Axle Lubricant Level Inspection
• Gear Tooth Contact Pattern Inspection
• Pinion and Ring Gear Inspection
• Pinion Depth Adjustment
• Shims Inspection
• Thrust Washers, Shims, and Adjuster Sleeves Inspection

Diagnostic Procedures

• Diagnostic Starting Point - Front Drive Axle
• Front Axle Lubricant Leak Diagnosis
• Symptoms - Front Drive Axle

Disassembly, Overhaul, Repair, and Assembly

• Differential Replacement
• Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement
• Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement
• Front Differential Case Assemble
• Front Differential Case Disassemble

General Diagnostic Information

• Constant Noise
• Front Drive Axle Bearing Wear
• Front Drive Axle Noises
• Intermittent Noise
• Noisy in Drive
• Noisy on Turns
• Noisy When Coasting

Mechanical Specifications

• Axle Preload and Backlash Specifications
• Axle Spacer and Shim Specifications
• Fastener Tightening Specifications

Other Specifications

• Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers

Removal, Installation, and Replacement

• Differential Carrier Assembly Cover and/or Gasket Replacement
• Differential Side Bearing Replacement
• Front Axle Housing Replacement
• Front Axle Lubricant Replacement
• Front Axle Shaft Replacement
• Front Differential Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke, Seal, and Dust Deflector Replacement
• Manual Locking Hub Replacement
• Output Shaft Seal Replacement