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FRONT AXLE (4X2)
6
INSPECTION
NOTE
Do not grease the unitised bearing as it is pre-
greased for life.
Check the condition of the following for wear or
damage. If necessary replace with new one.
1. Check the condition of hub for wear / scoring
marks. If necessary replace with new hub.
2. Check the condition of wheel bolts for worn out
/stripped threads. Replace the bolts if
necessary. Bolts are press fitted into the hub.
3. Check the condition of hex nut for stripped or
worn out threads. Replace with new one if
required.
4. Check the condition of the upper and lower
wishbone ball joints. Check for excessive play
in ball joints. If required replace with new one.
(For procedure refer suspension section)
5. Check the condition of ball joints of tie rods
and ARB link. If necessary replace with new
one.
6. Check brake disc for scoring marks and
measure disc size. Replace with new one if
found undersize.
(For procedure refer Brakes
section)
INSTALLATION
1. Make sure all parts are clean and free from
dust.
2. Connect lower wishbone ball joint.
(For
procedure refer Suspension lower wishbone
ball joint installation section)
3. Connect upper wishbone ball joint.
(For
procedure refer Suspension upper wishbone
ball joint installation section)
4. Reconnect steering rack and pinion OBJ end
to stub axle and tighten hex nut to 7 - 8 Kgm
torque
5. Reconnect ARB link to stub axle and tighten
the nut to 8 - 10 Kgm torque.