Front Drive Axle/Differential
- Specifications
- Description And Operation
- Diagnosis And Testing
- Front Drive Axle
- Symptom Chart(s)
- Global Customer Symptom Code (GCSC) Chart
- Pinpoint Test
- 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: Gray Or Milky Axle Lubricant
- Pinpoint Test E: Lubricant Leaking From The Pinion Seal, Axle Shaft Oil Seals Or Support Arm To The Housing
- Pinpoint Test F: Rotational Or Knocking Noise From Axle
- Pinpoint Test G: Driveline Clunk- Loud Clunk When Shifting From Reverse To Drive
- Pinpoint Test H: Driveline Clunk- Occurs As The Vehicle Starts To Move Forward Following A Stop
- Pinpoint Test I: Howl - Can Occur At Various Speeds And Driving Conditions (Affected By Acceleration And Deceleration)
- Pinpoint Test J: Chuckle- Heard At Coast/Deceleration. Also Described As Knock
- Analysis of Leakage
- Axle Vent
- Drive Pinion Seal
- Differential Seals
- Electronic Locking Differential (ELD)
- Front Drive Axle
- General Procedures
- Removal And Installation