Section 228 (Front Drive Axle)
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- Specifications
- Component Locator
- Diagnostic Information and Procedures
- Diagnostic Starting Point - Front Drive Axle
- Symptoms - Front Drive Axle
- Noise Diagnosis - Front Drive Axle
- Front Drive Axle Noises
- Noisy in Drive
- Noisy When Coasting
- Intermittent Noise
- Constant Noise
- Noisy on Turns
- Front Drive Axle Bearing Wear (Straight)
- Front Drive Axle Bearing Wear (Tapered)
- Front Axle Lubricant Leak Diagnosis
- Repair Instructions
- Front Axle Lubricant Replacement
- Vent Hose Replacement
- Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft and Inner Shaft Housing Replacement
- Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft Seal and Inner Shaft Bearing Replacement
- Front Differential Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke, Seal, and Dust Deflector Replacement
- Differential Carrier Assembly Bushing Replacement (Differential Carrier)
- Differential Carrier Assembly Bushing Replacement (Inner Axle Shaft Housing)
- Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement
- Front Axle Lubricant Level Inspection
- Differential Carrier Assembly Disassemble
- Front Differential Case Disassemble
- Differential Case Bearings Inspection
- Differential Case and Gears Inspection
- Pinion and Ring Gear Inspection
- Thrust Washers, Shims, and Adjuster Sleeves Inspection
- Front Differential Case Assemble
- Front Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing Cup Installation
- Pinion Depth Adjustment
- Differential Carrier Assembly Assemble
- Backlash Inspection and Adjustment
- Differential Carrier Assembly Final Assembly
- Gear Tooth Contact Pattern Inspection
- Description and Operation
- Special Tools and Equipment