HEXA

FRONT AXLE (4X4)

FITMENT

For fitment follow reverse procedure of removal.

NOTE



Wheel alignment has to be done after

removing or dismantling any of the suspension

or Steering components.



For vehicles with ESP, Steering Angle Sensor

(SAS) Calibration has to be done after Wheel

Alignment.

B. ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL

1. Remove the stone guard assembly.

2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the

electrical motor of disconnect assembly.

3. Loosen and remove the mounting bolts

Nos.)

and take out the disconnect cover

assembly from the housing.

CAUTION

While removing front axle disconnect (FAD) oil

might spill out, collect and measure the amount of

oil spill out from front axle disconnect and top up

the same amount of oil through filler plug after

front axle assembly.

NOTE



Discard the gasket between cover assembly

and housing and use new one at the time of

assembly.



Discard the mounting bolts and use new one at

the time of assembly.

FITMENT

1. Ensure the cleanliness of disconnect housing

cover face and cover resting face.

2. Install the new cover gasket while locating in

the dowel on the disconnect housing.

NOTE

Do not bend, wrap the gasket while installing, the

gasket orientation is fixed by dowel on the

disconnect housing hence it will fit in one direction

only. Bent or wrapped cover gasket may lead to

leak during running.

3. Locate the disconnect cover on the dowel and

install the four bolts on the cover and tighten it

with specified torque.

NOTE

Apply Loctite sealant on the bolts while installing,

this avoids the leak through cover.