Section 07 DRIVE SYSTEM
Subsection 03 (REAR DRIVE)
– Check backlash.
– Check preload.
Ring Gear
The installation is the reverse of the removal pro-
cedure. However, pay attention to the following:
Check condition of seal. Replace if damaged.
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Install
NEW
bearings.
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Tighten final drive housing screws as per specifi-
cation.
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Final drive housing
screws
32 N•m ± 3 N•m
(24 lbf•ft ± 2 lbf•ft)
Pinion Gear
The installation is the reverse of the removal pro-
cedure. However, pay attention to the following:
Install a
NEW
needle bearing.
Install the shim(s) then a
NEW
ball bearing.
install a
NEW
O-ring.
Apply
LOCTITE 277 (P/N 293 800 073)
to pinion nut.
Install and tighten the pinion nut as per specifica-
tion.
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Pinion nut
(LH THREADS)
180 N•m ± 15 N•m
(133 lbf•ft ± 11 lbf•ft)
+
LOCTITE 277 (P/N 293
800 073)
Lubricate and install a
NEW
oil seal.
Rear Final Drive Installation
The installation is the reverse of the removal pro-
cedure. However, pay attention to the following:
Install the lowest rear final drive retaining screws
first.
Install all screws and nuts prior to tighten.
Tighten nuts to specification.
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Final drive retaining nuts
90 N•m ± 5 N•m
(66 lbf•ft ± 4 lbf•ft)
Refill the final drive with recommended oil. Re-
fer to
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
subsection.
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