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- Symptoms - Front Drive Axle

Symptoms - Front Drive Axle
Before beginning diagnosis, review the system description and operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions.

Classifying the Symptom
Front Drive Axle symptoms can usually be classified into the following categories:
^ Leaks
^ Noises
^ Vibrations

Leak and noise related symptoms are diagnosed within the Front Drive Axle. For vibration related symptoms, refer to Diagnostic Starting Point - Vibration Diagnosis and Correction in Vibration Diagnosis and Correction.

Visual/Physical Inspection
^ Inspect the system for loose or missing fasteners.
^ Inspect the system for loose or leaking components.
^ Inspect the system for obvious damage or conditions which may cause the symptom.

Symptoms List
Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom.
^ Front Drive Axle Noises Front Drive Axle Noises
^ 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