Symptoms - Front Drive Axle

Symptoms - Front Drive Axle

Strategy Based Diagnostics

Review the system operations in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to Front Drive Axle Description and Operation (Description and Operation) , and Wheel Drive Shafts Description and Operation (Description and Operation). All diagnosis on a vehicle should follow a logical process. Strategy based diagnostics is a uniform approach for repairing all systems. The diagnostic flow may always be used in order to resolve a system problem. The diagnostic flow is the place to start when repairs are necessary. For a detailed explanation, refer to Strategy Based Diagnosis (Strategy Based Diagnosis).

Visual/Physical Inspection

* Inspect for aftermarket devices, which could affect the operation of the vehicle. Refer to Checking Aftermarket Accessories (Checking Aftermarket Accessories).
* Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions, which could cause the symptom.
* Inspect for the correct lubricant level and the proper viscosity.
* Verify the exact operating conditions under which the concern exists. Note factors such as vehicle speed, road conditions, ambient temperature, and other specifics.
* Compare the driving characteristics or sounds, if applicable, to a known good vehicle and ensure you are not trying to correct a normal condition.

Intermittent

Test the vehicle under the same conditions that the customer reported in order to verify the system is operating properly.

Symptom List

Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:

* Diagnostic Starting Point - Vehicle (Diagnostic Starting Point - Vehicle)
* Symptoms - Propeller Shaft (Symptoms - Propeller Shaft)
* Noisy in Drive (Noisy in Drive)
* Noisy When Coasting (Noisy When Coasting)
* Intermittent Noise (Intermittent Noise)
* Constant Noise (Constant Noise)
* Noisy on Turns (Noisy on Turns)
* Front Axle Lubricant Leak Diagnosis (Front Axle Lubricant Leak Diagnosis)