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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 or Incorrect clearance or backlash adjustment.
Axle component breakage is most often the result of.
- Severe overloading.
- Insufficient lubricant.
- Incorrect lubricant.
- Improperly tightened components.