Section 1344 (Front Drive Axle)
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- 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 (Straight)
- Wheel Bearing Wear - Front Drive Axle (Tapered)
- Front Axle Lubricant Leak Diagnosis
- Repair Instructions
- Lubricant Level Inspection - Front Drive Axle
- Lubricant Replacement - Front Drive Axle
- Shield Replacement
- Electric Motor Actuator Replacement
- Vent Hose Replacement
- Vent Hose Connector Replacement - Front Drive Axle
- Inner Shaft and/or Housing Replacement - Front Drive Axle (8.25 S4WD and 9.25 Axles)
- Inner Shaft and/or Housing Replacement - Front Drive Axle (8.25 F4WD Axle)
- Clutch Fork Replacement - Front Drive Axle
- Clutch Fork Inspection - Front Drive Axle
- Clutch Shaft Bearing Replacement - Front Drive Axle
- Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft Seal and Inner Shaft Bearing Replacement
- Inner Axle Shaft Shim Adjustment
- Differential Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke, Seal, and Dust Deflector Replacement - Front
- Differential Carrier Assembly Bushing Replacement
- Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement
- Bracket Replacement (15 LD Series)
- Bracket Replacement (15 HD, 25, 35 Series)
- Differential Carrier Assembly - Disassemble (8.25 S4WD and 9.25 Axles)
- Differential Carrier Assembly - Disassemble (8.25 F4WD Axle)
- Differential Case Assembly Disassemble (8.25 Inch Axle)
- Differential Case Assembly Disassemble (9.25 Inch Axle)
- 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 (8.25 Inch Axle)
- Differential Case Assembly Assemble (9.25 Inch Axle)
- Pinion Bearing Cup Installation
- Pinion Depth Adjustment
- Differential Carrier Assembly - Assemble
- Backlash Inspection and Adjustment
- Differential Carrier Assembly - Final Assembly (8.25 S4WD and 9.25 Axles)
- Differential Carrier Assembly - Final Assembly (8.25 F4WD Axle)
- Gear Tooth Contact Pattern Inspection
- Notes
- Gear Tooth Nomenclature
- Adjustments Affecting Tooth Contact
- Pinion Depth Adjustment
- Backlash Adjustment
- 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