FRONT AXLE (4X4)
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NOTE
Ensure uniform pressing of Knuckle into
spindle
Does not rest spindle on wheel bolts; they may
slip out from the spindle during knuckle
pressing.
Use machined face on spindle while pressing
the Knuckle into spindle
5. Lock the Spindle, Insert Correct CV Joint (i.e.
as per LH Side and RH side of the Knuckle).
Install the spindle nut and torque the same to
specified torque
(Refer Service Data for
Correct Torque Value)
6. Install bolt cap and insert the cotter pin and
bend one of the pin leg
7. Install the shipping cap in 2 holes provided in
spindle to avoid contamination to enter into
bearing area.
CHECK AFTER WHEEL END ASSEMBLY
MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE FOR BRAKE
DISC RUNOUT OF FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
Following method is adapted to measure the
brake disc run out on wheel end assembly
(LH
and RH Side)
of Front Axle Assembly.
1. Attach the dial indicator on the base stand on
which wheel end assembly is securely
mounted.
2. Adjust the dial stand in such a way that the
direction of the tip of dial indicator is parallel to
direction of the movement of the brake disc
while checking run out.
3. Ensure that brake disc surface is clean and
dial indicator tip touching to brake disc on
circle of Diameter ≈ 280mm from wheel end
centre line.
4. Rotate the brake disc while watching the dial
indicator needle movement; record the
maximum value shown on the dial indicator.
This value equals to brake disc run out.
5. The brake disc run out need to be maintained
up to 0.130 mm (130 Microns) max with the
above mentioned procedure.
NOTE
Refer Brakes group for further details on Disc
Inspection and repairs.




