NO
Insufficient lubrication
Check there are no leaks from gaskets or the axle casing
and top up oil to correct level.
Wheel hub bearings inefficient
Remove the hub and replace inefficient parts.
Bad adjustment of wheel hub bearings
Adjust bearings
Half-shaft splines to fit planetary gears of epicyclic gears
are worn
Overhaul and replace worn or damaged parts
Lubricating oil level low
Check there are no leaks from gaskets or axle casing
and top up to correct level
Half shaft splines to fit the differential crown wheels
damaged
Overhaul the axle and replace worn or damaged parts.
Main axle faults:
1 - Wheel hubs noisy
2 - Noise
3 - Noise at release
4 - Noise during acceleration
5 - Cornering noise
DIAGNOSTIC
1
YES
NO
NO
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
WHEEL HUBS NOISY
2
NOISE
INTERMEDIATE AXLE IN TANDEM
9
SECTION 12.4
ASTRA HD8Ec