wsm M7040 - Disassembling and Assembling; Disassembling Front Axle

FRONT AXLE
M6040, M7040, WSM
6-S8
Front Axle
1. Place a disassembling stand under the front axle case and
support it with a jack.
2. Disconnect the breather hose (1).
3. Remove the bracket (front) (3) mounting screws and nuts.
4. Remove the bracket (rear) (2) mounting screws and nuts.
5. Separate the front axle from front axle bracket.
(When reassembling)
IMPORTANT
• Be sure to adjust the front axle pivot.
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[3] DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING
(1) Disassembling Front Axle
Tie-rod
1. Pull out the cotter pin and remove the tie-rod end slotted nuts.
2. Remove the tie-rod with a tie-rod end lifter (Code No.
07909-39051).
(When reassembling)
• Replace cotter pin with a new one.
• Bend the cotter pin as shown in the figure.
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Tightening torque
Bracket mounting nut
123.6 to 147.1 N·m
12.6 to 15.0 kgf·m
91.1 to 108.5 lbf·ft
Bracket mounting screw
166.7 to 196.1 N·m
17.0 to 20.0 kgf·m
123.0 to 144.7 lbf·ft
(1) Breather Hose
(2) Rear Bracket
(3) Front Bracket
Tightening torque
Tie-rod end slotted nut
156.9 to 176.5 N·m
16.0 to 18.0 kgf·m
115.7 to 130.2 lbf·ft
Tie-rod joint lock nut
166.7 to 196.1 N·m
17.0 to 20.0 kgf·m
123.0 to 144.7 lbf·ft
KiSC issued 07, 2012 A