Operation and maintenance manual

SM 2149 5-02
Centre Axle - Differential Drive Head
Section 150-0020
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DIAGNOSIS CHART
CONDITION REASON REMEDY
Vibration Broken gear teeth, worn bearings Replace gear or bearings
Continued noise Worn gears or bearings Replace gears or bearings
Overheating Loss of lubricant Replace faulty joint or seal and refill
Crownwheel adjustment too tight Readjust
Seized bearings Replace bearings
Noise on turns Worn diff side gears and pinions Replace diff side gears and pinions
Worn or damaged trunnions Replace trunnions
Loss of lubricant Replace faulty joint or seal and refill
Loose nuts on differential casings Tighten nuts to specified torque
Loss of drive Worn driveshaft splines Replace driveshaft
Broken driveshaft Replace driveshaft