DANA SPICER Axle 123, Service Manual

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ASSEMBLY
39 Dana Holding Corporation ASM-0029E - 223 Axle Service Manual
FIGURE 25: Apply Loctite to the threaded portion of the ste-
ering bars and connect the bars by tightening the ends in the
piston rod.
Tightening torque: 430 - 470 N·m.
Accurately remove grease from the threads using an activa-
tor before applying the thread locking compound.
FIGURE 26: Introduce the pins (3) in the steering cases (5)
and lock into position with nuts (2) tightened to a torque of
350 - 390 N·m.
CAUTION
3
2
5
FIGURE 27: If required, install the steering piston stroke cen-
tering sensor (1) for checking piston centering and tighten
screws (13). Tightening torque: 5 - 6 N·m
If required, eliminate the action of the negative brake.
FIGURE 28: Apply tools T2 (See drawing T2 p. 43) onto the
wheel hubs and lock tools.
Check that tools are perfectly flat and parallel to each other
using a level "B".
FIGURE 29: Connect the sensor (1) to the control device ac-
cording to either of the following diagrams.
19
1
CAUTION
B
B
T2
1
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