Tab. 1. Possible malfunctions of the front wheel drives, their causes and remedies
Cause of malfunction | Remedy |
Vibrations while driving | |
Strong wear of the outer joint of the wheel drive | Replace worn hinge |
Deformation of the wheel drive shaft | Replace drive assembly |
Strong wear of the inner hinge type Lebro wheel drive | Replace inner joint |
Wear of the rollers of the inner joint type Tripod wheel drive | Same |
Loosening the hub nut | Tighten or replace nut |
Pulling the car to the side | |
Deterioration or damage to the cage of the inner hinge type Lebro | Replace Hinge |
Worn or damaged outer joint | Same |
Damaged or deformed wheel drive shaft | Replace drive assembly |
Loosening the hub nut | Tighten or replace nut |
Leakage of grease from joints | |
Wear or rupture of the protective cover of the outer or inner hinge | Inspect the hinge, replace if there is play. Replace damaged cover and lubricant |
Insufficient tightening of clamps | Replace and tighten clamps securely |
Noise, knock from the front wheel when the car is moving | |
Damaged or deformed wheel drive shaft | Replace drive assembly |
Runout of a shaft of a drive of a forward wheel | Same |
Strong wear of the inner hinge type Lebro wheel drive | Replace inner joint |
Wear of the rollers of the inner joint type Tripod wheel drive | Same |
Loosening the hub nut | Tighten or replace nut |
Knocking noise when turning car | |
Strong wear of the outer joint of the wheel drive | Replace Hinge |
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