SAFARI

FRONT AXLE - 4

E. REMOVAL OF STUB AXLE ASSEMBLY

a. Release torsion bar load fully. (Fig.4)

b. Take out the split pins locking the castle nuts

of the ball joints at tie rod end on stub axle.

c. Using special tool, puller Pt. No. 2654 5890 33

04 push out the ball joints of tie rods from tie

rod arms.

d. Take out the split pin locking the castle nut of

the top ball joint and loosen the castle nut on

the ball joint.

e. Push out the top ball joint from the stub axle

using special tool Pt. No. 2654 5890 32 01.

Properly support the stub axle.

f. Take out the split pin locking the castle nut of

the bottom ball joint & loosen the castle nut

on the ball joint.

g. Remove ball joints from stub axle with the

mallet.

F. DISMANTLING OF STUB AXLE ASSEMBLY

a. Unlock the tab washer of the 2 bolts connecting

tie rod arm to the stub axle. Unscrew and

remove the bolts.Remove tie rod arm from stub

axle.

b. In case the oil seal race on the stub axle is

worn out/damaged, take out the seal race by

hammering.

4. INSPECTION OF PARTS

Check the condition of the following for wear

damage. If necessary replace with new ones.

1. Check the condition of bearing seats and oil

seal seat on hub for wear/scoring marks. If

necessary replace with new hub.

2. Check the condition of wheel bolts for worn out

/ stripped threads. Replace the bolts if

necessary. Bolts are press fitted into the hub.

3. Check the condition of bearing for wear/pitting

marks. If necessary replace with new ones.

4. Check the condition of bearing seats on stub

axle for wear/scoring marks, condition of

threads of stub axle for worn out/stripped

threads, condition of seal race for wear/scoring

marks etc. If found necessary replace with new

stub axle.

5. Check the condition of split nut for stripped

or worn out threads, ease the threads, if

necessary. Replace with new split nut if found

necessary.

6. Check the condition of ball joints. Check for

excessive play in ball joints. If necessary

replace with new ones.

While replacing the ball joints check the

condition of taper bore in stub axle.

7. Check the condition of rubber boots of top and

bottom ball joints. If it is damaged, replace the

ball joints.

Fig. 4