Analysis of Inoperative Conditions

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

If the axle does not operate, one of the following may be the cause:

Broken welds. If axle housing welds are completely broken, install a new axle housing.
Wheel bearing wear/damage. Because of the severe loads they must handle, new wheel bearings may need to be installed at high mileage. If a wheel bearing fails at low mileage, it is often caused by overloading.