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Dana 44 Rear Axle Service Diagnosis - M38A1

Description:

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Willys M38 Rear Axle

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Symptoms:Possible Remedy:
Axle Noisy on Pull and Coast:
Excessive back lash bevel gear and pinionAdjust
End play pinion shaftAdjust
Worn pinion shaft bearingReplace
Pinion set too deep in bevel gearAdjust
Pinion and bevel gear too tightAdjust
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 adjustedAdjust
Pinion bearings roughReplace
Pinion bearings looseAdjust
Axle Noisy on Coast:
Excessive back lash in bevel gear and pinionAdjust
End play in pinion shaftAdjust
Improper tooth contactAdjust
Rough bearingsReplace
Back Lash:
Worn differential pinion gear washersReplace
Excessive back lash in bevel gear and pinionAdjust
Worn universal jointsReplace

* Learn more about the Dana 44 rear axle from the Service Manual for 52-66 M38A1

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