Abnormal noise and vibration from front axle

1. Abnormal noise and vibration from front axle diagnostics

1. Abnormal sound or vibration from the front hub

Worn hub bearing

  • Replace the hub bearing.

2. Abnormal sound or vibration from the front drive axle (4WD)

Insufficient differential oil

  • Add differential oil.

Incorrect or defective differential oil

  • Replace the differential oil.

Excessive or insufficient backlash between the drive pinion and ring gear

  • Adjust the backlash.

Loose drive pinion bearing

  • Adjust the drive pinion bearing preload.

Worn drive pinion bearing

  • Replace the drive pinion bearing.

Loose differential side bearing

  • Adjust the differential side bearing preload.

Worn differential side bearing

  • Replace the differential side bearing.

Damaged drive pinion or ring gear

  • Replace the drive pinion and ring gear as a set.

Excessive ring gear surface runout

  • Replace the drive pinion and ring gear as a set.

Worn drive pinion and ring gear

  • Replace the drive pinion and ring gear as a set.

Damaged or worn drive shaft joints and boots (UJ and DOJ)

  • Replace the drive shaft joints and boots.