Ford 2002 Bantam - Diagnosis and Testing; Front Drive Halfshafts; Symptom Chart

205-04-5 Front Drive Halfshafts 205-04-5
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
E4451 EN 07/2001 2002 Bantam
Front Drive Halfshafts
Symptom chart
NOTE: Do not re-install front drive halfshafts
without first checking for wear.
1. Carry out a visual check of the boots for tears
and cracks.
2. Carry out a visual check of the underbody for
signs of splashes of grease around the front
axle drive halfshafts; this may indicate that
one of the boots or boot clamps is faulty.
3. Carry out a check of the joint housing for
leaks.
4. Ensure that the correct self-locking stub axle
nut has been fitted.
Pinpoint Tests
Condition Possible Sources Action
• Cracking, banging or grinding
noises whilst driving.
• Insufficient or contaminated
grease in the joints of the front
axle drive halfshaft.
• Check, clean and renew the
high-durability grease as neces-
sary.
• Another component is touching
a front axle drive halfshaft.
• Check and repair as necessary.
• Worn or damaged wheel bear-
ing, brakes, suspension or
steering components.
• Check and repair as necessary.
• Vibrations at high speeds. • Wheel imbalance. • Balance the wheels.
REFER to
Section 205-04.
• Front wheel radial run out. • Observe the removal and instal-
lation instructions for the front
axle drive halfshafts.
• Front axle drive halfshafts incor-
rectly installed.
•
• Shaking vibrations when
accelerating.
• Tripod joint angle is too large
because of unsuitable ride
height.
• Check that the vehicle height
and spring height are correct.
• Front drive halfshaft has exces-
sive wear or is faulty.
• Check and renew as necessary.
• Tripod joint has come apart. • The front drive halfshaft snap-
ring is missing or has not en-
gaged correctly in the differen-
tial.
• Renew the snap-ring.
• Engine and transmission not
aligned correctly.
• Check engine mountings for
faults and wear.
• Subframe or chassis distorted or
buckled.
• Measure frame.
• Front suspension components
worn or faulty.
• Check for worn bushes or de-
formed components (stabiliser,
suspension arm, etc.) and re-
new as necessary.