SAFARI

REAR AXLE

INSTALLING COVER PLATE ON CARRIER

The cover face of the carrier and the flat surface of

the cover plate must be free of any oil film or foreign

material.

Apply sealer to cover place surface. Ensure that

the sealer bead is on the inside of the cover screw

holes.

Fig. 72

The bead must be 3 to 6 mm high and 3 to 6 mm

wide.

Install to cover screws into cover at 8-'O’clock and

2-'O’clock positions. Use the two holes to guide

cover plate into position on the carrier.

Install remaining screws.

Fig. 73

Tightening alternately and evenly. Torque screws to

38-45 Nm.

Allow one hour cure time before vehicle operation.

Installation

Install the axle in reverse order of steps of

removal of axle from vehicle.

Fill specified quantity of oil. Use drive square for

drain plug. Pt. no. 2654 5890 3524. to tighten the

drain plug to specified torque.

Assemble brake drum and put wheels.Tighten wheel

nuts to specified torque.

CONTOUROF BEAD

Fig. 72

Fig. 73