AXLES, SEALS AND BEARINGS
(Cont'd)
Installation
(Cont'd)
Using a large hammer, hit the axle hub until
it
is
in
the
correct position. The
tool will control the position of the
axle
and
the seal will be
in
the correct location
in
the
housing [A).
Remove the spring from the
tool. Remove the outer
halves of the tool. Remove the inner halves from the axle B
[8].
Use the same procedure to install the front axle.
Install
the washer and bolt (inside the chaincase)
on
the
axle.
Tighten the sprocket bolt to
300
ft.-Ibs. (409 Nm) torque.
Center the reduction gearcase between the front and rear
drive chains. Tighten the
bolts to 220-245 ft.
-Ibs
.
(300-330
Nm)
torque [C].
Check the axle end play. It must not exceed 0.013 inch
(0,33 mm).
If
end
play is not correct replace the washer at the
sprocket
bolt to get the correct end play. (See Parts
Microfiche.)
Install the transmission covers. (See Page
4-2
.)
Install the brake linkage.
Install
the center steering controls and linkages.
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