Meritor LM Series Maintenance Manual page 35

4 Hub Service & Replacement
REFIT HUB CAP
Check the seal location groove in the hub face is clean and fit the
hub cap gasket (Fig. 4.33), engaging the raised rib of the gasket
into the groove in the hub face and align the hub cap retaining
screw holes.
Fig. 4.33
Fit the hub cap and tighten the retaining screws evenly. Finally
tighten the hub cap retaining screws to the torque value specified
in Section 11. Ensure the gasket is compressed evenly and is not
damaged (Fig. 4.34).
Fig. 4.34
Drum Brake Axles
Where applicable, refit the brake drum as described in Section 5
Brake Drum Replacement
Meritor Inc. LM & LC Series Axle
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Disc Brake Axles
Lift the brake assembly over the rotor.
CAUTION
: Do not use the pad retaining plate or
stabiliser bar, where applicable, for handling
purposes. Damage to the disc brake components could
result.
While supporting the brake assembly, align the brake assembly
mounting holes with the fixing points on the axle torque plate. Fit
the caliper bolts.
NOTE
: D-Duco disc brake applications fitted to pre 2002 built
axles use hardened washers with M20 caliper bolts. Where
applicable the hardened washers must be used.
Take care not to allow the brake assembly to fall. Remember that
the brake assembly has a weight of upto 55kgs.
Tighten the fixings, starting on the top half of the torque plate.
Tighten the fixings to the torque value specified in Section 11
using a suitable size socket ( 3 / " drive recommended) (Fig. 4.35).
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Fig. 4.35
Refit the air chamber and brake pads as described in the
appropriate Meritor Inc. Disc Brake service manual listed below;
DX MM 1147
DUCO MM 1127
Elsa 2 MM 1130
Elsa 195/225 MM 0350
Where applicable, refit the road wheel. Remove the axle safety
stands and lower the vehicle to the ground.