Section 1495 (Front Drive Axle - 4WD)
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- Specification
- Component Locator
- Diagnostic Information and Procedures
- Diagnostic Starting Point - Front Drive Axle
- Symptoms - Front Drive Axle
- Front Drive Axle Noises
- Noisy in Drive
- Noisy When Coasting
- Intermittent Noise
- Constant Noise
- Noisy on Turns
- Wheel Bearing Wear - Front Drive Axle (Straight)
- Wheel Bearing Wear - Front Drive Axle (Tapered)
- Front Axle Lubricant Leak Diagnosis
- Repair Instructions
- Lubricant Level Inspection - Front Drive Axle
- Lubricant Replacement - Front Drive Axle
- Vent Hose Replacement
- Intermediate Shaft Bearing Assembly Replacement - Front Drive Axle (S4WD)
- Intermediate Shaft Bearing Assembly Replacement - Front Drive Axle (A4WD)
- Intermediate Shaft Bearing Assembly Oil Seal Replacement
- Inner Axle Shaft Replacement - Front Drive Axle
- Actuator Replacement - Front Drive Axle
- Differential Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke, Seal, and Dust Deflector Replacement - Front
- Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement (4.2L In-Line Six Cylinder)
- Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L V-8)
- Differential Carrier Assembly Oil Seal and/or Bearing Replacement
- Intermediate Shaft Bearing Assembly - Disassemble (S4WD)
- Intermediate Shaft Bearing Assembly - Disassemble (A4WD)
- Intermediate Shaft Bearing Assembly Clutch Fork and Sleeve Inspection
- Intermediate Shaft Bearing Assembly Case Bearings and Thrust Washers Inspection
- Differential Carrier Assembly - Disassemble
- Differential Case Assembly Disassemble
- Differential Case Bearings Inspection
- Differential Case and Gears Inspection
- Pinion and Ring Gear Inspection
- Thrust Washers, Shims, and Adjuster Sleeves Inspection
- Differential Case Assembly Assemble
- Pinion Bearing Cup Installation
- Pinion Depth Adjustment
- Differential Carrier Assembly - Assemble
- Backlash Inspection and Adjustment
- Intermediate Shaft Bearing Assembly - Assemble (S4WD)
- Intermediate Shaft Bearing Assembly - Assemble (A4WD)
- Differential Carrier Assembly - Final Assembly
- Gear Tooth Contact Pattern Inspection
- Notes
- Gear Tooth Nomenclature
- Adjustments Affecting Tooth Contact
- Testing Procedure
- Correct Contact Pattern
- Drive Side Heel - Coast Side Toe Contact Pattern
- Drive Side Toe - Coast Side Heel Contact Pattern
- Drive Side Heel - Coast Side Heel Contact Pattern
- Drive Side Toe - Coast Side Toe Contact Pattern
- High Flank Contact Pattern
- Low Flank Contact Pattern
- Description and Operation
- Special Tools & Equipment