SAFARI

FRONT AXLE - 4

Check ring gear and pinion backlash in the three

equally spaced points with dial indicators.

Fig. 59

Backlash tolerance is 0.13 mm to 0.23 mm and should

not vary more than 0.08 mm between points checked.

High backlash is corrected by moving the ring gear

closer to the pinion. Low backlash is corrected by

moving the ring gear away from the pinion.

These corrections are made by switching shims from

one side of the differential case to the others.

Note :

If backlash is to specification, check the right

gear and pinion tooth contact pattern, and

adjust accordingly.

Refer to the Rear Axle section for details.

Install axle shafts through side gear spline. Place the

snap ring in the shaft's groove.

Fig. 60

Assemble Cylindrical roller bearing in carrier housing

using Dolley to pressing cylinder roller bearing in

housing Pt. no. 2704 5809 3306.

Assemble the oil seals using installer pinion oil seal

Pt. no. 2698 5890 3513 and handle universal Pt. no.

2698 5890 3506.

Install the mounting brackets, assemble the new

ones, if required and torque the four bolts (each

side) to 54-75 N.m.

Fig. 61

Note :

Brackets are not interchangable.

Apply sealent to cover plate surface.

Fig. 62

The bead must be 1/8 to 1/4 in high and wide.

Tighten the cover screw evenly to a torque of

38-45N.m.

Allow one hour curing time before vehicle operation.

Fill specified oil after curing.

Fig. 60

Fig. 61

Fig. 62

Fig. 59

CONTOUROF

BEAD

DIAL INDICATOR

WITHBRACKETRY

RINGGEAR