FRONT AXLE (4X4) 18 B ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL 1. Remove the stone guard assembly. (For procedure refer stone guard removal in Body section.) 2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the electrical motor of disconnect assembly. 3. Loosen and remove the mounting bolts (4 Nos.) and take out the disconnect cover assembly from the housing. ! CAUTION While removing front axle disconnect (FAD) oil might spill out, collect and measure the amount of oil spill out from front axle disconnect and top up the same amount of oil through filler plug after front axle assembly. NOTE Discard the gasket between cover assembly and housing and use new one at the time of assembly. Discard the mounting bolts and use new one at the time of assembly. FITMENT 1. Ensure the cleanliness of disconnect housing cover face and cover resting face. 2. Install the new cover gasket while locating in the dowel on the disconnect housing. NOTE Do not bend, wrap the gasket while installing, the gasket orientation is fixed by dowel on the disconnect housing hence it will fit in one direction only. Bent or wrapped cover gasket may lead to leak during running. 3. Locate the disconnect cover on the dowel and install the four bolts on the cover and tighten it with specified torque. NOTE Apply Locktite sealant on the bolts while installing, this avoids the leak through cover.
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