Table 1. Possible faults of front wheel drives, their causes and methods of elimination
| Cause of malfunction | Method of elimination |
| Vibrations when the car is moving | |
| Severe wear of the outer joint of the wheel drive | Replace the worn out hinge |
| Wheel drive shaft deformation | Replace the drive assembly |
| Severe wear of the inner Lebro type joint of the wheel drive | Replace the inner joint |
| Wear of the rollers of the inner hinge of the Tripod type of the wheel drive | Same |
| Loosening the hub mounting nut | Tighten or replace the nut |
| Car pulls to the side | |
| Wear or damage to the inner Lebro-type joint collar | Replace the hinge |
| Outer joint wear or damage | Same |
| Damage or deformation of the wheel drive shaft | Replace the drive assembly |
| Loosening the hub mounting nut | Tighten or replace the nut |
| Grease leaking from joints | |
| Wear or tear of the protective cover of the outer or inner hinge | Inspect the hinge, replace it if there is any play. Replace the damaged cover and grease |
| Insufficient tightening of clamps | Replace and tighten the clamps securely |
| Noise, knocking from the front wheel when the car is moving | |
| Damage or deformation of the wheel drive shaft | Replace the drive assembly |
| Front wheel drive shaft runout | Same |
| Severe wear of the inner Lebro type joint of the wheel drive | Replace the inner joint |
| Wear of the rollers of the inner hinge of the Tripod type of the wheel drive | Same |
| Loosening the hub mounting nut | Tighten or replace the nut |
| Knocking sound when turning the car | |
| Severe wear of the outer joint of the wheel drive | Replace the hinge |
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