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Dana 44 Rear Axle Service Diagnosis - CJ-3B
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| Symptoms: | Possible Remedy: |
|---|---|
| Axle Noisy on Pull and Coast: | |
| Excessive back lash bevel gear and pinion | Adjust |
| End play pinion shaft | Adjust |
| Worn pinion shaft bearing | Replace |
| Pinion set too deep in bevel gear | Adjust |
| Pinion and bevel gear too tight | Adjust |
| Wrong lubricant being used (Powr-Lok Differential) | See "Differential Chatter" under "Trouble Shooting Powr-Lok" in this section |
| Axle Noisy on Pull: | |
| Pinion and bevel gear improperly adjusted | Adjust |
| Pinion bearings rough | Replace |
| Pinion bearings loose | Adjust |
| Axle Noisy on Coast: | |
| Excessive back lash in bevel gear and pinion | Adjust |
| End play in pinion shaft | Adjust |
| Improper tooth contact | Adjust |
| Rough bearings | Replace |
| Back Lash: | |
| Worn differential pinion gear washers | Replace |
| Excessive back lash in bevel gear and pinion | Adjust |
| Worn universal joints | Replace |
* Excerpt from the Service Manual for Universal Jeep Vehicles page 211
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