Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints: Testing and Inspection

Front Axle Parts





Check front axle and front suspension parts for excessive play, cracks, wear or other damage.
- Shake each front wheel to check for excessive play.
- Make sure that the cotter pin is properly installed.
- Retighten all axle and suspension nuts and bolts to the specified torque.

Front Wheel Bearing





- Rotate wheel hub to check that wheel bearings operate smoothly.
- Check axial end play.
Axial end play: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch) or less
If out of specification or wheel bearing does not turn smoothly, replace wheel bearing assembly.

Drive Shaft





Check for grease leakage or other damage.