FRONT DRIVE SHAFT 4A-17
11
6) Revise drive shaft (11) just in case there are pittings, play in
the joint or wear in the threadings. If any of these defects is
present, substitute the whole drive shaft unit.
Installation
1) Install new oil-seals (31) in flanges lodgings (32) of the
housing shaft, pointing lip towards the interior of the axle.
2) Ensure that the coupling surfaces (33) are clean and apply
a layer of the recommended sealant.
3) Continue installation reverse removal procedures noting
details and to specified tightening torques.
Hemisphere and rotation axle housing installation
• Before installating hemisphere (21), apply recommended
grease to closing lip of the housing flange oil-seal and to
the hemisphere.
• Put correctly oil-seal (14) of the hemisphere and oil-seal
extension case (13). Install hemisphere and fix with screws
and nuts to the specified tightening torque.
Tightening torque for hemisphere fixing elements to
the sump axle:
3.5 ÷ 4.25 Kg m (35 - 42.5 Nm)
21
14
13
32
31
33