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AX-24 Axles, Transmission Shafts - Front Axle

Failure phenomenon list

Use the list below to help you find the reasons of failures. The number represents the order of failure reason
possibility Check each part according to the order and replace it when necessary
Failure phenomenon Possible reason Failure elimination
1. Hub bearing (excessive pre-tightening force) Adjust the pre-tightening force.

Seizing of hub bearing 2. Bearing (inadequate or incorrect grease) Filling or replacing grease

3. Bearing (dusty) Clean and fill in grease
1. Steering linkage end (too loose or tight) Check and repair the tie rod ball
2. Kingpin and bush (too loose or tight) Adjust. If necessary, replace the failed part

Tyre worn abnormally Replace the bearing or tighten the nut
3. Hub bearing (worn or damaged)
or too fast according to the specified torque
Tighten the bearing nut according to the
4. Bearing nut (loosening)
specified torque

1. Hub bearing (too tight fitting) Undo the bearing nut
Front axle shaft end hot 2. Hub bearing (worn or pitting) Replace the hub bearing
3. Hub bearing (inadequate oil) Add grease

Replace the oil seal and coat sealant at the
Hub end cover leaking 1. Hub oil seal (damaged)
end cover

AX-024