SAFARI

REAR AXLE

Fig. 37

Fig. 38

Fig. 39

Fig. 36

Assemble bearing cup into bearing bore of the tube

using a suitable drift.

Fig. 36

Make sure the cup sits properly against the bearing

seat of the tube.

Note:

Ensure that the oil seal is not damaged.

Assemble axle into housing.

Fig. 37

Note:

Ensure that the axle shafts LH & RH are not

interchanged, with respect to the cups above

fitted.

This would affect the bearing performance,

as they are pre matched bearing set.

Fig. 37

Line up the holes of the retainer plate with the bolts,

push axle shaft into the housing as far as possible.

Tighten the nuts evenly.

Fig. 38

Caution:

Ensure that seal and cup rib ring are drawn

evenly against the cup in the housing.

Use a torque wrench to torque nuts to specified

value.

Fig. 39

Assemble brake drum.