40-14
Wheel bearing,
suspension strut and
drive shaft, removing and
installing (Base running
gear)
Note:
If a vehicle has to be
moved after removing the
drive shaft, first install outer
joint and tighten to 50 Nm
(37 ft lb) otherwise the
wheel bearing will be
damaged.
Welding and straightening
operations are not
permitted on load bearing
suspension components or
those components which
locate the wheels.
Always replace self-locking
nuts.
Always replace corroded
nuts/bolts.
Wheel bolt tightening
torque: 110 Nm (81 ft lb).
Page 14 of 82
Front Wheel Suspension, Shafts and Axle
12/7/2004
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