Dodge dakota 2002 Service Manual page 93

3 - 20 FRONT AXLE - C205F
FRONT AXLE - C205F (Continued)
Condition
Axle Shaft Broke
Differential Cracked
Differential Gears Scored
Loss Of Lubricant
Axle Overheating
Possible Causes
1. Misaligned axle tube.
2 Vehicle overloaded.
3. Erratic clutch operation.
4. Grabbing clutch.
1. Improper adjustment of the
differential bearings.
2. Excessive ring gear backlash.
3. Vehicle overloaded.
4. Erratic clutch operation.
1. Insufficient lubrication.
2. Improper grade of lubricant.
3. Excessive spinning of one
wheel/tire.
1. Lubricant level too high.
2. Worn axle shaft seals.
3. Cracked differential housing.
4. Worn pinion seal.
5. Worn/scored yoke.
6. Axle cover not properly sealed.
1. Lubricant level low.
2. Improper grade of lubricant.
3. Bearing pre-loads too high.
4. Insufficient ring gear backlash.
Correction
1. Replace the broken shaft after
correcting tube mis-alignment.
2. Replace broken shaft and avoid
excessive weight on vehicle.
3. Replace broken shaft and avoid
or correct erratic clutch operation.
4. Replace broken shaft and inspect
and repair clutch as necessary.
1. Replace case and inspect gears
and bearings for further damage.
Set differential bearing pre-load
properly.
2. Replace case and inspect gears
and bearings for further damage.
Set ring gear backlash properly.
3. Replace case and inspect gears
and bearings for further damage.
Avoid excessive vehicle weight.
4. Replace case and inspect gears
and bearings for further damage.
Avoid erratic use of clutch.
1. Replace scored gears. Fill
differential with the correct fluid type
and quantity.
2. Replace scored gears. Fill
differential with the correct fluid type
and quantity.
3. Replace scored gears. Inspect all
gears, pinion bores, and shaft for
damage. Service as necessary.
1. Drain lubricant to the correct
level.
2. Replace seals.
3. Repair as necessary.
4. Replace seal.
5. Replace yoke and seal.
6. Remove, clean, and re-seal
cover.
1. Fill differential to correct level.
2. Fill differential with the correct
fluid type and quantity.
3. Re-adjust bearing pre-loads.
4. Re-adjust ring gear backlash.
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