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WARNING!
For sefety reasons, two persons are required for lowering the final
drive, and raising it again for installation.
Note:
Crossmember -1- does not need to be removed.
Installing
Installation is the reverse of removal, note the following:
Notes: - Remove mounting bolts -B- and -C- from rear crossmember at final
drive.
- Lower final drive using transmission hoist.
Always replace self-locking nuts.Always replace self-locking driveshaft bolts.The threaded holes on the drive flange on the final drive should be
cleaned of all locking compound residue after driveshaft has been
removed. Otherwise there is a risk of seizing the bolt when tightening
and subsequently breaking off at the next disassembly. The threads can be cleaned using a thread tap.Replace seals between driveshaft and drive flange (remove protective
film and bond seal to drive flange. Adhesive bond surface must be
free of grease.
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