Front Drive Axle/Differential
- Specifications
- Description And Operation
- Diagnosis And Testing
- Front Drive Axle
- Inspection and Verification
- Symptom Charts
- Global Customer Symptom Code (GCSC) Chart
- Pinpoint Tests
- Pinpoint Test A: Axle Overheating
- Pinpoint Test B: Broken Gear Teeth On The Ring Gear Or Pinion
- Pinpoint Test C: Differential Side Gears/Pinion Gears Are Scored
- Pinpoint Test D: Lubricant Leaking From The Pinion Seal, Axle Shaft Oil Seals
- Pinpoint Test E: Grease Expelling From Pinion Splines
- Pinpoint Test F: Driveline Clunk- Occurs As The Vehicle Starts To Move Forward Following A Stop
- Pinpoint Test G: Driveline Clunk- Occurs During Acceleration Or From Cruise To Coast/Deceleration
- Pinpoint Test H: Grunting- Normally Associated With A Shudder Experienced During Acceleration From A Complete Stop
- Pinpoint Test I: Scraping Noise- A Continuous Low Pitched Noise Starting At Low Speed
- Pinpoint Test J: Driveline Shudder- Occurs During Acceleration From A Slow Speed Or Stop
- Axle Fluid Analysis
- Analysis of Leakage
- Axle Vent
- Drive Pinion Seal
- Differential Seals
- Front Drive Axle
- General Procedures
- Removal And Installation