F-19
35 Series 4WD, Model - 3535, 4035, 4535 and 5035 SM June’08
Front Axle
E. PINION GROUP ASSEMBLY
6. Press the front taper roller bearing to the pinion.
7. Put spacer (F) and tighten the lock nut (G) to
65 Nm torque.
8. Check the preload. It should be between
3.0 to 3.75 Kg. If the preload is within limit or
more, accordingly add or remove the shims.
9. Once the preload set and shim value decided,
remove lock nut. Put O’ring (H) on pinion by using
plastic sleeve to avoid damage to O’ring.
Press oil seal. Then tighten lock nut to 65 Nm
and measure preload. Finally crimp the lock
washer in pinion slot provided.
Preload after oil seal fitment to be 4 to 5 Kg.
NOTE: Preload to be measured before oil seal fitment.