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SECTION 25 − FRONT AXLE MECHANICAL TRANSMISSION − CHAPTER 1
603.54.471.00 − 11 − 2004
BEVEL DRIVE ADJUSTMENTS
Adjustment of the preload of the pinion shaft
bearings
Proceed as follows.
WARNING
Handle all parts with care.
Do not insert hands or fingers between one part and
another. Wear suitable safety clothing, i.e. safety
goggles, gloves and footwear.
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M
8
E
7
9
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1. Install the bevel pinion bearing cones (7) and
(9) with spacer (8) on tool 293438 (E).
NOTE: For TD60D and TD70D models, place the
spacer M outside the bearings.
2. Fully tighten tool nut (M).
3. Measure the distance (H1) between the end of
the pin on the bottom of the tool and the top
surface of the tool.
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M
E
8
9
7
H
1
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4. Remove the bearing cones and spacer from the
tool. Lubricate bearings with engine oil and
re−install onto the tool, inserting differential
carrier (10) with bearing cups.
5. Fully tighten tool nut (M) while rotating the
differential carier through ten revolutions to settle
the bearings.
6. Measure dimension (H3) of the tool in this
condition.
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1
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7. Thickness of shims (S1) will be given by:
S1= H
3
− H1 + 0.10 mm (0.00039 in.)
If necessary, round off (S1) to the nearest 0.05 mm
(0.0020 in.)
NOTE On completing the adjustment, do not remove
the adjustment tool from the bevel drive−differential
housing. Leave in place for adjustment of the drive
pinion position. See following subject matter.
TRE0427A
H3
S1
M
7
E
8
9
10
G