SAFARI

FRONT AXLE - 4

5. ASSEMBLY / INSTALLATION OF PARTS

A. ASSY. OF STUB AXLE

a. In case the seal race is removed earlier,

assemble a new seals race on the stub axle

using press and drift

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Fig. 5.

b. Assemble the tie rod arm to the stub axle

(if removed earlier) and tighten the bolts to

specified torque. Lock the bolts with tab

washers.

c. Inspect the condition of rubber boots of ball

joints. If it is damaged, replace the ball joints.

If there is excessive play in the ball joint,

replace the ball joint assy. with a new one.

B. INSTALLATION OF STUB AXLE

a. Install lower ball joint in to stub axle and tighten

the castle nut to specified torque & fit split pin.

Fit stub assembly between the upper and

lower wishbone.

b. Install upper ball joint in to stub axle and tighten

the castle nut to specified torque & fit split pin.

c. Connect tie rod ball joints. Tighten castle nuts

to specified torque and fit split pins.

Note :

Tightening of the castle nuts of the upper

and lower ball joints to specified torque and

locking with split pin can be done after

connecting the steering linkages, if not

possible at this stage.

Fig. 5

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SEAL RACE

STUB AXLE

INSTALLATION OF SEAL RACE ON STUB AXLE