General Information

Axle bearing problem conditions are usually caused by:
^ Insufficient or incorrect lubricant.
^ Foreign matter/water contamination.
^ Incorrect bearing preload torque adjustment.
^ Incorrect backlash.

Axle gear problem conditions are usually the result of:
^ Insufficient lubrication.
^ Incorrect or contaminated lubricant.
^ Overloading (excessive engine torque) or exceeding vehicle weight capacity.
^ Incorrect clearance or backlash adjustment.

Axle component breakage is most often the result of:
^ Severe overloading.
^ Insufficient lubricant.
^ Incorrect lubricant.
^ Improperly tightened components.