FRONT AXLE
D DRIVELINE/AXLE
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CONTENTS
PREPARATION .............................. .................... ......... 2
Special Service Tools ............................................... 2
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 2
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................... ...................... 3
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 3
FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE ...................... 4
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service .......................... 4
FRONT AXLE
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION .........................4
Removal and Installation .......................................... 4
REMOVAL .............................................................4
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .........................5
INSTALLATION .....................................................6
SERVICE DATA ................................ ....... ...... .............7
Wheel Bearing .......................................................... 7
BALL JOINT .......................................................... 7
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PREPARATION
PREPARATION
PFP:00002
Special Service Tools ADS00031
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name
HT7252 0000
(J25730-A)
Ball joint remover
a: 33 mm (1.30 in)
b: 50 mm (1.97 in)
r: 11.5 mm (0.453 in)
ST3127 S000
(See J25742-1)
Preload gauge
1. GG91030000
Torque wrench (J25765)
2. HT62940000 ( — )
Socket adapt er (1/2 ″)
3. HT62900000 ( — )
Socket adapt er (3/8 ″)
NT546
NT124
Description
Removing steering outer socket
Measuring sliding torque of ball joint
Commercial Service Tools ADS00032
Tool name Description
● Removing wheel nuts
Power tool
PBIC0190E
● Removing under cover
● Removing brake caliper assembly
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NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING PFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ADS00033
Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
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Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Symptom FRONT AXLE
×: Applicable
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Improper installation, looseness
Noise ×× ×××
Shake ×× ×××
Vibration ×× × ×
Shimmy ×× ×××
Judder × ×××
Poor quality ride or handling ЧЧЧЧЧ
FAX-4
NVH in WT section.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in PS section.
Parts interference
Wheel bearing damage
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
STEERING
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