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FRONT AXLE (4X4)
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B ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
1. Remove the stone guard assembly.
(For proce-
dure refer stone guard removal in Body section.)
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the elec-
trical motor of disconnect assembly.
3. Loosen and remove the mounting bolts
(4 Nos.)
and take out the disconnect cover assembly from
the housing.
! CAUTION
While removing front axle disconnect (FAD) oil might
spill out, collect and measure the amount of oil spill
out from front axle disconnect and top up the same
amount of oil through filler plug after front axle as-
sembly.
NOTE
Discard the gasket between cover assembly and
housing and use new one at the time of assem-
bly.
Discard the mounting bolts and use new one at
the time of assembly.
FITMENT
1. Ensure the cleanliness of disconnect housing
cover face and cover resting face.
2. Install the new cover gasket while locating in the
dowel on the disconnect housing.
NOTE
Do not bend, wrap the gasket while installing, the
gasket orientation is fixed by dowel on the discon-
nect housing hence it will fit in one direction only.
Bent or wrapped cover gasket may lead to leak dur-
ing running.
3. Locate the disconnect cover on the dowel and
install the four bolts on the cover and tighten it
with specified torque.
NOTE
Apply Locktite sealant on the bolts while installing,
this avoids the leak through cover.