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12 FRONT AXLE - 4 X 2 E. REMOVAL OF STUB AXLE ASSEMBLY a. Release torsion bar load fully. (Fig.4) b. Take out the split pins locking the castle nuts of the ball joints at tie rod end on stub axle. c. Using special tool, puller Pt. No. 2654 5890 33 04 push out the ball joints of tie rods from tie rod arms. d. Take out the split pin locking the castle nut of the top ball joint and loosen the castle nut on the ball joint. e. Push out the top ball joint from the stub axle using special tool Pt. No. 2654 5890 32 01. Properly support the stub axle. f. Take out the split pin locking the castle nut of the bottom ball joint & loosen the castle nut on the ball joint. g. Remove ball joints from stub axle with the mallet. F. DISMANTLING OF STUB AXLE ASSEMBLY a. Unlock the tab washer of the 2 bolts connecting tie rod arm to the stub axle. Unscrew and remove the bolts.Remove tie rod arm from stub axle. b. In case the oil seal race on the stub axle is worn out/damaged, take out the seal race by hammering. 4. INSPECTION OF PARTS Check the condition of the following for wear damage. If necessary replace with new ones. 1. Check the condition of bearing seats and oil seal seat on hub for wear/scoring marks. If necessary replace with new hub. 2. Check the condition of wheel bolts for worn out / str ipped threads. Replace the bolts if necessary. Bolts are press fitted into the hub. 3. Check the condition of bearing for wear/pitting marks. If necessary replace with new ones. 4. Check the condition of bearing seats on stub axle for wear/scoring marks, condition of threads of stub axle for worn out/stripped threads, condition of seal race for wear/scoring marks etc. If found necessary replace with new stub axle. 5. Check the condition of split nut for stripped or worn out threads, ease the threads, if necessary. Replace with new split nut if found necessary. 6. Check the condition of ball joints. Check for excessive play in ball joints. If necessary replace with new ones. While replacing the ball joints check the condition of taper bore in stub axle. 7. Check the condition of rubber boots of top and bottom ball joints. If it is damaged, replace the ball joints. Fig. 4