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clearance from the outside face of the collar to the end of the half
shaft taper. If on removing the hub, the hub key comes away with it, it
should be driven out with a suitable drift.
13.
Repeat the above operations for the opposite hub.
To replace
1.
Fit a new oil seal into the axle end housing.
2.
Locate a new half shaft bearing on to the shaft and pack
with the recommended grease (see Lubrication chart page 13).
3.
Insert the half shaft into the axle tube to engage in the
differential unit. Then, using the slide hammer and adapter, refit the
half shaft. Fit a new outer seal.
4.
Secure the back brake plate with four 5/16"UNF set screws
and lock washers. Ensure that the back plate spacer is correctly
positioned and that the spacer insert is free to move when the back
plate screws are tightened.
Figure 3 Hub puller sleeve (axle removed)
1.
Sleeve
Figure 4 Hub puller in use (axle removed)
5.
Clean the half shaft taper of all grease and foreign matter.
6.
If the wheel studs are damaged they should be pressed out
and replaced.
7.
Position the hub key in its slot and fit the hub to the half
shaft.
8.
Secure the hub to the shaft with the nut and washer which
must be tightened to a torque of 13.8 to 15.3 kg/m (100 to 110 lb/ft).
9.
Check the brake drum face is clean, refit the drum and refit
the road wheel.
10.
Repeat sequences 1 to 11 for opposite hub.
11.
Lower the vehicle back to the ground.
12.
Bleed the hydraulic braking system
13.
Check the rear axle oil level and top up if necessary.
Figure 5 Removing half shaft using slide hammer
(axle shown removed from vehicle
1.
Adapter
2.
Slide hammer
Figure 6 Removal of differential bearing using collars, adapters
and hand press
1.
Collars
2.
Adapter
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