Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

Diagnostic Starting Point - Rear Drive Axle

Begin the system diagnosis by reviewing Rear Axle Disassembled Views (Diagrams) , Rear Drive Axle Description and Operation (Description and Operation) , and Wheel Drive Shafts Description and Operation (Description and Operation). Reviewing the description and operation information will help you determine the correct symptom diagnostic procedure when a condition exists. Reviewing the description and operation information will also help you determine if the condition described by the customer is normal operation. Refer to Symptoms - Rear Drive Axle (- Symptoms - Rear Drive Axle) in order to identify the correct procedure for diagnosing the system and where the procedure is located.