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TP-96105
Revised 07-03
Maintenance
Manual Update
Applying Loctite
®
Ultra Grey
Flange Sealant 5699/Meritor
Part Number 2297-Z-7098
TP-96105 Revised 07- 03 1 Maintenance Manual Update
Hazard Alert Messages
Read and observe all Warning and Caution hazard alert messages in
this publication. They provide information that can help prevent
serious personal injury, damage to components, or both.
WARNING
To prevent serious eye injury, always wear safe eye protection
when you perform vehicle maintenance or service.
When you apply some silicone gasket materials, a small
amount of acid vapor is present. To prevent serious personal
injury, ensure that the work area is well-ventilated. Read the
manufacturer’s instructions before using a silicone gasket
material, then carefully follow the instructions. If a silicone
gasket material gets into your eyes, follow the manufacturer’s
emergency procedures. Have your eyes checked by a
physician as soon as possible.
Procedures
1. Remove all old gasket material from both the axle and the
carrier surfaces. Figure 1.
Figure 1
2. Clean the surfaces where you will apply the silicone gasket
material. Remove all oil, grease, dirt and moisture. Figure 1.
3. Dry both surfaces.
CAUTION
The amount of silicone gasket material applied must not
exceed a 0.125-inch (3 mm) diameter bead. Too much gasket
material can block lubrication passages and result in damage
to the carrier or axle components.
4. Apply a 0.125-inch (3 mm) diameter continuous bead of
Loctite
®
Ultra Grey Flange Sealant 5699, Meritor part number
2297-Z-7098, around one surface. Also apply the gasket
material around the edge of all fastener holes on that surface.
Figure 2.
Figure 2
5. Assemble the components immediately to permit the silicone
gasket material to compress evenly between the parts. Tighten
the fasteners to the required torque value for that size fastener.
6. Wait 20 minutes before filling the assembly with lubricant.
Figure 1
Remove old
gasket
material.
4003941a
Figure 2
0.125" (3 MM) DIA.
SILICONE GASKET BEAD
4003942a