SAFARI

FRONT AXLE - 4

4.3 Lubrication

The automatic hub lock should be lubricated as per

recommended service schedule.

1. Remove drag sleeve assembly and keep aside, DO

NOT lubricate drag sleeve assembly as it is per

manently lubricated with Darmex grease.

2. Check the brake band and drag sleeve serrations for

presence of appropriate quantity of grease andwear.

In case of insufficient grease, replace the drag sleeve.

3. DONOT remove the brake band as this could change

the spring tension and affect hub operation.

4. All components except drag sleeve assembly and

outer bearing race assembly are lubricatedbydipping

theminautomatic transmission fluid. Allowexcess fluid

to drip off before assembling the hub.

5. Lubricate the outer bearing race with light wheel

bearing grease. DO NOT use axle grease.

5. Assembly

1. Install the hub sleeve and return spring into the outer

clutch housing from the inside.

2. Install the plastic outer cage (21) into the large groove

in the outer clutchhousing (9) The cagemay be easier

to install if the tangs on the each side of the cutout are

installed first.

3. Install the steel inner cage (20) inside the plastic outer

cage (21).(For clarity,the cages on the right are shown

outside the hub.) The window (A) must engage the

tang (B) of the outer cage for correct positioning.

Note : After installation, the V-shaped cutout in both

cages must ride over the tang of the cam follower.

4. Install the large snap ring in the top groove of the

outer clutch housing.

6. Install the drag sleeve assembly in the inner cage, so

that the tangs of the brake band are located on each

side of the outer cage tang (C) and in the window of

the inner cage.Tilt the drag sleeve slightly to engage

the tangs, but be careful not to cock the hub sleeve.

7. Install the snap ring (27) to the hub sleeve.

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