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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2021TRANSIT-350 HD BASE, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 3.5L ENG VIN 8, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 573 (FRONT DRIVE AXLE/DIFFERENTIAL)DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGFRONT DRIVE AXLEPINPOINT TESTSPINPOINT TEST A: AXLE OVERHEATING
2021 Ford Transit-350 HD Base, Van Cargo Extended, 3.5L Eng VIN 8, AWD

Pinpoint Test A: Axle Overheating

2021 Ford Transit-350 HD Base, Van Cargo Extended, 3.5L Eng VIN 8, AWDSECTION Pinpoint Test A: Axle Overheating
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  1. Normal Operation and Fault Conditions 

    REFER to: Front Drive Axle and Differential .

    Possible Sources 

    • Axle lubricant low
    • Incorrect or contaminated lubricant type
    • Bearing preload adjusted too tight
    • Excessive gear wear
    • Incorrect ring gear backlash

  2. A1 CHECK AXLE LUBRICANT LEVEL

    • Check the lubricant level.

    Is the lubricant level low? 

    Yes  REFER to: Differential Fluid Level Check .
    No  GO to  A2

  3. A2 CHECK AXLE CONDITION

    • Inspect the axle for damage.

    • Inspect axle lubricant.

    Was damage found? 

    Yes  Repair as necessary. Clean and Refill the axle to specification as necessary. REFER to: Specifications .
    No  GO to  A3

  4. A3 INSPECT THE RING AND PINION GEAR

    • Check the ring and pinion for damage.

    Does the ring and pinion have a wear pattern? 

    Yes  Adjust the preload as necessary. REFER to: Differential Ring Gear and Pinion .
    No  GO to  A4

  5. A4 INSPECT ALL THE AXLE GEARS FOR WEAR OR DAMAGE

    • Inspect all the axle gears for wear or damage.

    Was wear or damage found? 

    Yes  Install new components as necessary. REFER to: Differential Ring Gear and Pinion . REFER to: Differential Carrier .
    No  GO to  A5

  6. A5 INSPECT THE RING GEAR FOR SCORING

    • Inspect the ring gear for scoring.

    Was a wear pattern found on the ring and pinion? 

    Yes  REFER to: Differential Ring Gear and Pinion .
    No  Inspect the vehicle for any other symptoms related to the axle.
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