Section 168 (Front Drive Axle)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Isuzu i-370, 2007 Isuzu i-290, 2007 GMC Canyon, and 2007 Chevrolet Colorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Specifications
- Component Locator
- Diagnostic Information and Procedures
- Diagnostic Starting Point - Front Drive Axle
- Symptoms - Front Drive Axle
- Front Drive Axle Noises
- Noisy in Drive
- Noisy When Coasting
- Intermittent Noise
- Constant Noise
- Noisy on Turns
- Wheel Bearing Wear - Front Drive Axle (Clutch Gear/Outer Axle Bearings)
- Front Drive Axle Bearing Wear (Differential Case/Pinion Bearings)
- Front Axle Lubricant Leak Diagnosis
- Repair Instructions
- Front Axle Lubricant Replacement
- Electric Motor Actuator Replacement
- Vent Hose Replacement
- Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft and Inner Shaft Housing Replacement
- Front Drive Axle Clutch Fork Replacement
- Front Drive Axle Clutch Shaft Bearing Replacement
- Front Drive Axle Seal and Bearing Replacement
- Differential Carrier Assembly Cover and/or Gasket Replacement
- Front Differential Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke, Seal, and Dust Deflector Replacement
- Differential Carrier Assembly Bushing and Bracket Replacement
- Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement
- Front Drive Axle Clutch Fork Inspection
- Front Axle Lubricant Level Inspection
- Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement
- Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement
- Differential Replacement
- Differential Case Assembly Disassemble
- Differential Case Bearings Inspection
- Differential Case and Gears Inspection
- Pinion and Ring Gear Inspection
- Thrust Washers, Shims, and Adjuster Sleeves Inspection
- Differential Case Assembly Assemble
- Pinion Depth Adjustment
- Backlash Inspection and Adjustment
- Gear Tooth Contact Pattern Inspection
- Notes
- Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Identification
- Gear Tooth Nomenclature
- Adjustments Affecting Tooth Contact
- Testing Procedure
- Correct Contact Pattern
- Drive Side Heel - Coast Side Toe Contact Pattern
- Drive Side Toe - Coast Side Heel Contact Pattern
- Drive Side Heel - Coast Side Heel Contact Pattern
- Drive Side Toe - Coast Side Toe Contact Pattern
- High Flank Contact Pattern
- Low Flank Contact Pattern
- Description and Operation
- Special Tools and Equipment