DESCRIPTION
Identification Tag
OPERATION
Axle and Driveshaft—Service
DIAGNOSIS
Noise Acceptability
Preliminary Diagnosis
Question the Customer
Axle Diagnosis Check Sheet
Road Test
Leakage Conditions
Drive Pinion Seal
Pinion Nut
Axle Shaft Seals
Casting Porosity (Holes in Casting)
Weld Leaks
Axle Vent
Vibration Conditions
Traction-Lok Differential
Tires
Driveline Angle
Axle Shaft Runout
Circular Companion Flange Runout
Noise Conditions
Non-Axle Noise
Axle Noise
Gear Noise
Gear Howl and Whine
Chuckle
Knock
Clunk
Bearing Noise
Bearing Preload Check
Bent Axle Housing—Analysis
Axle Alignment Inspection, Rear
Inoperative Conditions
Broken Axle Shaft
Broken Pinion Stem
Broken Welds
Wheel Bearing Malfunctions
Axle Lockup
TESTING
Companion Flange Runout Check, Rear Axle
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
Inspection Before Carrier Disassembly
Integral Carrier
Ring and Pinion Backlash Check
Inspection After Carrier Disassembly
All Axles
Gears
Bearing Cups and Cone and Roller Assemblies
U-Joint Flange
Carrier Housing
Differential Case
Traction-Lok Differential Parts
ADJUSTMENTS
Pinion and Ring Gear
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS
Special Service Tools/Equipment