7.4
FINAL DRIVE
Bearing Installation
5. Thoroughly clean the front bearing carrier housing and the
outer race on the new bearing. Be sure that all oil residue
has been removed from each surface.
6. Support the bottom of the bearing carrier housing.
7. Apply Loctite® 603™
retaining compound to the outer
circumference of the new bearing race and carefully press
the new bearing into the bearing carrier housing.
NOTE: Use care to not allow any of the Loctite®
compound to get in the bearing.
8. Wipe the housing clean of any excess compound and install
the snap ring.
Bearing Carrier Installation
1. Install drive shaft axle through the backside of the bearing
carrier.
2. Install the upper and lower ball joint ends into the front
bearing carrier.
3. Install pinch bolts and torque to specification.
4. Apply grease to drive shaft axle splines.
5. Install front wheel hub assembly, cone washers, and hand
tighten the castle nut. Install washers with domed side out.
6. Install brake caliper mounting bolts and torque to
specification.
7. Install the steering tie rod end onto the front bearing carrier.
Use an arbor and press only on the outer race,
otherwise bearing damage may occur.
Apply
Loctite® 603™
Bearing
Snap Ring
Pinch Bolts:
22.5 ft. lbs. (30.5 Nm)
Front Caliper Mounting Bolts:
31-34 ft. lbs. (42-46 Nm)
New bolts have a pre-applied locking agent
which is destroyed upon removal. Always use
new brake caliper mounting bolts
upon assembly.
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
