Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Service Notes ...................................................ii
Asbestos and Non-Asbestos Fibers Warning ......iii
Service Precautions ..........................................v
Towing ............................................................. v
Repair Warnings .............................................. vi
Torque Specifi cations ...................................... vi
Cleaning ......................................................... vi
Damaged Components .................................... vi
Repair Welding ............................................... vii
Omissions ...................................................... vii
General Assembly Instructions ....................... viii
Tapered Roller Bearings ................................ viii
Castings ....................................................... viii
Gears ............................................................ viii
Seals .............................................................. ix
Mounting Surfaces .......................................... ix
Fasteners ......................................................... x
Tapered Ball Joint Removal ............................... x
Introduction .................................................... 1
Description ......................................................1
Axle Designs Covered in This Manual ................2
Axle Designs Not Covered in This Manual ..........2
Identifi cation Tag .............................................2
Model Nomenclature ........................................2
Exploded Views ................................................3
Removal and Disassembly ................................ 5
Steer Knuckle Removal .....................................5
Axle Shaft Assembly Removal ...........................6
King Pin Bushing Inspection .............................8
Axle Shaft Oil Seal and Bushing ........................9
Disassembly .................................................... 9
Steering Universal Joint ....................................9
Wing Bearing Yokes ..........................................9
Round Bearing Yokes or Cardan Joint ............. 10
Constant Velocity Joint .................................. 11
Preparing Parts for Assembly .......................... 11
Cleaning ....................................................... 11
Parts Inspection ............................................ 12
Flush Lubricant From the Axle Housing ........... 12
Assembly and Installation .............................. 12
Assembly of Steering Universal Joint .............. 12
Axle Shaft Bushing & Seal Installation ........... 14
Installation of King Pin Bushings ................... 15
Assembly of Steer Knuckle ............................ 17
Steer Knuckle Adjustment ............................. 18
Adjust Knuckle Vertical End Play .................... 19
Final King Pin Cap Installation ....................... 20
Axle Components .......................................... 21
Axle Shaft & Universal Joint ........................... 21
Spindle, Brake, & Planetary Wheel End ......... 21
Torque Specifi cations .................................... 22
Lubrication Specifi cations.............................. 23
Appendix ....................................................... 24
General Torque Specifi cations ....................... 24
Torque Values for Fasteners ........................... 26