SECTION 11: REAR AXLES
PA1593
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CONTENTS
1. DRIVE AXLE ......................................................................................................................................... 2
1.1 DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................... 2
1.2 DRIVE AXLE LUBRICATION .......................................................................................................... 2
1.3 MAINTENANCE.............................................................................................................................. 2
1.3.1 Checking and Adjusting the Oil Level ..................................................................................... 3
1.3.2 Draining and Replacing the Oil ............................................................................................... 3
1.3.3 Speed Sensors (Anti-Lock Brake system, ABS) ..................................................................... 3
1.4 REMOVAL AND REINSTALLATION .............................................................................................. 3
1.5 DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY............................................................................................. 4
1.6 GEAR SET IDENTIFICATION ........................................................................................................ 4
1.7 ADJUSTMENTS ............................................................................................................................. 4
1.8 FASTENER TORQUE CHART ....................................................................................................... 4
1.9 TIRE MATCHING ........................................................................................................................... 4
1.10 DRIVE AXLE ALIGNMENT ............................................................................................................. 4
1.10.1 Procedure ................................................................................................................................ 5
1.11 AXLE SHAFT SEALING METHOD ................................................................................................. 6
2. TAG AXLE ............................................................................................................................................. 7
2.1 UNLOADING TAG AXLE ................................................................................................................ 7
2.2 RETRACTING TAG AXLE .............................................................................................................. 7
2.3 RETRACTING TAG AXLE FOR REPAIR PURPOSES .................................................................. 8
2.4 GREASE LUBRICATED WHEEL BEARINGS ................................................................................ 8
2.5 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ................................................................................................... 8
2.5.1 Removing Tag Axle Only ......................................................................................................... 8
2.5.2 Removing Tag Axle Along With Suspension Components ..................................................... 8
2.5.3 Removing Transversal radius Rod ........................................................................................... 9
2.6 TAG AXLE ALIGNMENT ................................................................................................................ 9
3. SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................... 10
ILLUSTRATIONS
FIGURE 1: DRIVE AXLE ...................................................................................................................................... 2
FIGURE 2: DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY .................................................................................................................. 2
FIGURE 3: DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING BOWL ........................................................................................................ 2
FIGURE 4: JACKING POINTS ON FRAME (TYPICAL) ............................................................................................... 3
FIGURE 5: JACKING POINTS ON DRIVE AXLE ........................................................................................................ 4
FIGURE 6: FRONT & DRIVE AXLE ALIGNMENT ...................................................................................................... 6
FIGURE 7: TAG AXLE ALIGNMENT ....................................................................................................................... 6
FIGURE 8: AXLE SHAFT INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................ 7
FIGURE 9: TORQUE SPECIFICATION .................................................................................................................... 7
FIGURE 10: JACKING POINTS ON TAG AXLE ......................................................................................................... 9
FIGURE 11: INSTALLING EXTRACTOR TOOL ......................................................................................................... 9
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