DANA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS

GROUP AUSTRALIA

NOTE:

For general inform ation, servic e operations and diagnosis procedures for rear axle assem blies on VS m odel

vehicles, refer to the appropriate Service Manual or Service Information Package CD.

For general information, service operations and diagnosis procedures for the rear axle assembly on

VT/VX /WH/VU/V2/VY m odel vehicles, ref er to Section 4B - FINAL DRIVE & DRIVE SHAFTS in this Service

Information.

REAR AXLE WARRANTY - CHANGEOVER PROGRAM

1. OVERVIEW

1.1 This procedure will apply only to the Dana Automotive Systems Group Australia beam and IRS axles.

1.2 This program will cover all axle warranty faults within the three (3) year/100,000 km new vehicle

warranty.

2. PROCEDURE STEPS

2.1 Log onto the Dana Automotive Systems Group Australia website using the User ID and password

provided by Dana Automotive Systems Group Australia (refer to Retailer Letter 83/02 for access to the

website.

Complete the Changeover Request Form details in the Online Warranty/Changeover area of the

website. If you do not have access to the website, the Diagnosis and Changeover Request Form may be

completed and faxed to:

Robert Linton

Phone: (02) 9754 9237

Fax: (02) 9754 9310

2.2 Dana Autom otive Systems Group Australia will ship warranty replacement axles as soon as possible at

their cost.

2.3 The axle deemed faulty is to be returned to Dana Automotive Systems Group Australia as soon as

possible, but not later than four (4) weeks from the date Dana Automotive Systems Group ship the

replacement axle, using Dana Automotive Systems Group Australia’s nominated road transport services.

Freight costs will be borne by Dana Automotive Systems Group Australia.

2.4 The axle must be returned to Dana Automotive Systems Group Australia using the wooden crate used to

ship the replacement unit.

2.5 The Holden defective material tag (GMH-906) is to be completed by the Retailer and returned with the

displaced axle, together with the copy of the Changeover Request form which will be in the crate with the

replacement diff.

2.6 If the replaced axle assembly is found to be to specification, it will be returned to Holden Repac and

invoiced to Holden.

2.7 Any returned axle found to be outs ide the war ranty c onditions due to impact dam age, abuse, tampering

etc., will not be warranted by Dana Automotive Systems Group Australia.

AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS GROUP AUSTRALIA - FAIRFIELD

Templates/Rear Axle Assembly Diagnosis & Changeover Request Form 13 January 2003

AXLE ASSEMBLY DIAGNOSIS & CHANG EOVER

REQUEST FORM

RETURN TO: ATTN: ROBERT LINTON / MICK MORGAN

Dana Automotive Systems Group Australia

205 – 231 Fairfield Road (Cnr. Foray Street)

Yennora, NSW 2161

CONTACT No : 02 9892 9237/02 9892 9343

FAX No : 02 9892 9310

Retailer Code: Retailer Name:

Repair Order Number: Contact Name:

Serial Number: ISOVIN Number:

Vehicle Sale Date: Odometer:

Diff Part Number: Rego Number:

VEHICLE USAGE

Is the vehicle operational? □YES □NO

Main vehicle usage: □Private □Police □Taxi □Other

CUSTOMER COMPLAINED OF:

□Diff Noise □No drive

□Oil leak at: □Pinion Seal □Axle Seal □Carrier □Other

□LSD (chatter) □Clunk

□Other (describe):

HOW WAS COMPLAINT DIAGNOSED?

□Road Test □Visual Inspection for oil leak

□Noise at: 10-20-30-40-50-60-70-80-90-100-110 km/h

□Other (describe):

COMMENTS:

□LSD (chatter) Kit Used From Stock –

Information for SAA Database ONLY □LSD (chatter) Kit Required – Bank

Stock Exhausted