In the article, we will consider possible malfunctions of the UAZ-3151 front axle
- Cause of malfunction
Remedy
Violation of the camber angle, wobbling while driving and uneven tire wear:
- Large clearance in the front wheel bearings
Adjust wheel bearings; replace worn or damaged bearings if necessary
- Wear of pivots or support washers
Adjust the tightening of the king pins, replace worn parts
The car does not hold the road well:
- Deflection of front axle housings
Straighten the shrouds or install the axle housing with new shrouds
Lubricant leakage through the ball joint seal:
- Oil seal wear
Replace the oil seal
- Increased tire wear
Incorrect wheel alignment
- bent or incorrectly adjusted steering rod
Straighten the linkage, adjust its length and check the toe-in, replace the linkage if necessary
Intermittent knuckle grinding or knocking:
- Poor supply of lubricant to the kingpin bushing
Grease the ball joint and lubricate the kingpin through the grease fitting according to the lubrication chart
- Increased steering angles of the front wheels
Check and adjust the maximum steering angles of the front wheels