Linhai Crossfire E5 2022, Service Manual

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CHAPTER 4 FINAL DRIVE
LH50DU SERVICE MANUAL 19.1
CHAPTER 4 FINAL DRIVE. 4- 11
4.11 REAR HUB AND KNUCKLE REMOVAL/INSPECTION
1. Elevate rear end and safely support machine
under main frame area.
CAUTION: Serious injury may result if machine
tips or falls. Be sure machine is secure before
beginning this service procedure. Wear eye
protection when removing bearings and seals.
2. Check bearings for side play by grasping the
tire/Wheel firmly and checking for movement.
Grasp the top and bottom of the tire. The tire
should rotate smoothly without binding or rough
spots.
3. Remove wheel nuts and wheel.
4. Remove the two brake caliper attaching bolts.
CAUTION: Do not hang the caliper by the brake line.
Use wire to hang the caliper to prevent possible
damage to the brake line.
5. Remove hub cap, cotter pin, front spindle nut,
and washer.
6. Remove the upper and lower control arm bolts.
7. Slide the rear hub and knuckle from the rear drive
axle.
8. Inspect the rear hub and knuckle assembly by
hand for smoothness and side to side movement,
replace as needed.
4.12 REAR HUB AND KNUCKLE INSTALLATION
1. Start the rear hub and knuckle assembly onto the
drive shaft.
2. Align the bottom of knuckle and lower control arm.
Secure with the lower control arm bolt.
3. With the driveshaft placed in the knuckle, align
the knuckle with the top control arm. Secure with
the upper control arm bolt.
4. Torque the top and bottom A-arm bolts as shown
in the photo.
5. Install the washer and the spindle retainer nut.
6. Install the wheel and wheel nuts. Torque wheel
nuts to 69 ft.lbs. (95 Nm).