REAR AXLE 18 13.5 OVERHAULING A. PRECAUTIONS 1. Do not reuse the oil seals. 2. Do not reuse the ring gear bolts. 3. Use of special tool is necessary wherever specified. 4. The use of non-original equipment for replacement of a part is not recommended as their use may cause unit Failure and/ or affect vehicle safety. 5. Do not mix the new gears with old gears as this may results in uneven wear and short gear life. B. DISMANTLING INSPECTION AND ASSEMBLY I AXLE SHAFT DISMANTLING 1. Remove the axle shaft from the rear axle beam. (For removal refer axle shaft refer axle shaft removal procedure in on vehicle repairs section.) 2. Mount the axle shaft assembly on the stand. NOTE Ensure Cleanliness of the stand and is damage free. Dent on the stand may damage the axle shaft flange and in turn results in incorrect brake disc run out. 3. Install the axle shaft bearing puller (Part No. 287058903505) on axle shaft assembly as shown in figure and remove the toner ring. (Toner Ring Removal Special Tool) 4. Straighten the bent lock washer into Lock Nut with the help of screw driver. 5. Install locknut removal adaptor (Part No. 287058903504) on lock nut and using a socket remove the Lock Nut. 6. Remove the lock washer and thrust washer from axle shaft. NOTE Use new lock washer while reassembly of axle shaft. 7. Again Install the bearing puller (Part No. 287058903505) on axle shaft, and lock the legs of puller under the bearing holder flange securely to remove the bearing holder assembly.
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