FINAL DRIVE
7.24
AWD FRONT HOUSING ASSEMBLY
1. ReplaceallO-rings, seals,andworncomponents.
2. Presspinionshaft sealinto pinioncover untilflush
with sealing surface.
3. Inspect pinion and output shaft bushings.
4. Inspect bearings on output and pinion shafts. To
replace, press new bearing on to shaft.
NOTE: Due to extremely close tolerances and mini-
malwear,thebearingsmustbeinspectedvisually,and
by feel. While rotating bearings by hand, inspect for
roughspots, discoloration, orcorrosion. Thebearings
should turn smoothly and quietly, with no detectable
up and down movement and minimal movement side
to side.
5. Clean pinion shaft and lock nut with PrimerNt
and apply red LocTitet to threads. Tighten lock
nut to specification.
6. Installpinionshaftandpinioncoverplatewithnew
o-ring and torque bolts to 14 ft. lbs.
Bushings
Pinion Shaft Lock Nut
Torque
65 ft. lbs. (89.7 Nm)
Cover Bolts Torque
14 ft. lbs.
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