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13 FRONT AXLE - 4 X 2 5. ASSEMBLY / INSTALLATION OF PARTS A. ASSY. OF STUB AXLE a. In case the seal race is removed earlier, assemble a new seals race on the stub axle using press and drift Pt.No. 2654 5890 35 11 Fig. 5. b. Assemble the tie rod arm to the stub axle (if removed earlier) and tighten the bolts to specified torque. Lock the bolts with tab washers. c. Inspect the condition of rubber boots of ball joints. If it is damaged, replace the ball joints. If there is excessive play in the ball joint, replace the ball joint assy. with a new one. B. INSTALLATION OF STUB AXLE a. Install lower ball joint in to stub axle and tighten the castle nut to specified torque & fit split pin. Fit stub assembly between the upper and lower wishbone. b. Install upper ball joint in to stub axle and tighten the castle nut to specified torque & fit split pin. c. Connect tie rod ball joints. Tighten castle nuts to specified torque and fit split pins. Note : Tightening of the castle nuts of the upper and lower ball joints to specified torque and locking with split pin can be done after connecting the steering linkages, if not possible at this stage. Fig. 5 2654 5890 35 11 SEAL RACE STUB AXLE INSTALLATION OF SEAL RACE ON STUB AXLE