31 90... Front Axle Troubleshooting
Follow troubleshooting for steering/shock absorbers.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
| Fault | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Grinding noise (louder when negotiating bends) | Wheel bearings faulty | Replace wheel bearings |
| Vibration | Wheel imbalance | Balance wheels |
| Radial/lateral rim runout | Check rims, replace if necessary | |
| Radial tire runout | Match or replace tires | |
| Steering-wheel shake | Wheel imbalance | Balance wheels |
| Radial/lateral rim runout | Check rims, replace if necessary | |
| Rubber mount of control arm faulty | Replace control arms | |
| Ball joint in control arm worn | Replace control arms | |
| Rubber mount of tension strut faulty | Replace rubber mounts on both tension struts | |
| Ball joint on tension strut worn | Replace both tension struts | |
| Refer to TROUBLESHOOTING for steering | ||
| Excessive steering wheel play/steering wheel inclination | Rubber mount of control arm faulty | Replace control arms |
| Ball joint in control arm worn | Replace control arms | |
| Rubber mount of tension strut faulty | Replace rubber mounts on both tension struts | |
| Ball joint on tension strut worn | Replace both tension struts | |
| Refer to TROUBLESHOOTING for steering | ||
| Rattling noise | Bolts for reinforcement plate loose | Tighten down bolts (refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REINFORCEMENT PLATE ) |
| Bolts for front axle carrier to engine carrier loose | Replace bolts | |
| Bolt for spring strut to swivel bearing loose | Replace bolt & nut | |
| Ball joint in control arm worn | Replace control arms | |
| Ball joint on tension strut worn | Replace both tension struts | |
| Rubber mounts for stabilizer bar bracket faulty | Replace both rubber mounts of stabilizer bar bracket | |
| Ball joints on stabilizer link(s) worn | Replace both stabilizer links | |
| Excessive tire wear | Front or rear axle alignment incorrectly adjusted | Check suspension components for damage; if necessary, carry out chassis/wheel alignment check |