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REAR AXLE
OVERHAUL 51-13
22.Align setting gauge LRT-51-018/7 to setting
block, rock gauge to obtain minimum reading. If
reading is lower than required reading,
decrease shim size. If reading is higher than
required reading, increase shim size.
23.Using LRT-51-003 to restrain pinion flange,
remove bolt and washer. Remove pinion
flange.
24.Remove pinion, collect tail bearing and tail
bearing shim.
25.Remove pinion head bearing outer race and
shim. Discard shim. Ensure bearing race
recess is clean and free from burrs.
26.Fit calculated shim, and using LRT-51-018/4 fit
head bearing outer race.
27.Fit pinion, pinion tail bearing and tail bearing
shim.
28.Fit pinion flange and bolt and washer. Using
LRT-51-003 to restrain pinion flange, tighten
bolt to 100 Nm (74 lbf.ft).
29.Rotate pinion in both directions to settle
bearings.
30.Recheck pinion Torque to Turn, adjust if
necessary.
31.Recheck pinion head height.
32.Using LRT-51-003 to restrain pinion flange,
remove bolt and washer. Remove pinion
flange.
33.Discard bolt.34.Using LRT-51-010 fit pinion seal.
35.Ensure spacer and tail bearing are correctly
located.
36.Fit pinion, pinion flange and washer.
37.Fit new pinion flange bolt and tighten to 100 Nm
(74 lbf.ft).
38.Lightly oil differential bearings.
39.Ensure spring dowels are fitted in bearing caps.
40.Fit differential bearing outer races and locate
differential assembly into housing.
41.Fit bearing caps and tighten bolts to 10 Nm (7.5
lbf.ft).
42.Fit adjusting nuts, tighten crown wheel side nut
to 22 Nm (16 lbf.ft). Ensure opposing nut is
loose.
43.Position DTI to check crown wheel backlash.
Adjust opposing nut to obtain correct crown
wheel backlash.
44.Rotate pinion in both directions to settle
bearings.
45.Measure in 3 places to obtain correct crown
wheel backlash.
NOTE: Crown wheel backlash should be within
0.076 mm - 0.177 mm (0.003' - 0.007').
46.Align adjusting nuts to next roll pin slot, do not
loosen nuts to align slots.
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REAR AXLE
51-14 OVERHAUL
47.Tighten bearing cap bolts to 90 Nm (66.5 lbf.ft).
48.Secure adjusting nuts with new roll pins.
49.Apply Prussian Blue to crown wheel teeth to
check tooth contact.
50.Rotate pinion several times to obtain full tooth
contact.51.A = Normal pattern, the drive pattern should be
centred on the gear teeth. The coast pattern
should be centred on the gear teeth but may be
towards the toe. There should be some
clearance between the pattern and the top of
the gear teeth.
52.B = Backlash correct, thinner pinion shim
required.
53.C = Backlash correct, thicker pinion shim
required.
54.D = Pinion shim correct, decrease backlash.
55.E = Pinion shim correct, increase backlash.
56.Note assembly Torque to Turn when checking
tooth contact. Total Torque to Turn should not
exceed 10.85 Nm (8 lbf.ft).
Reassembly
1.Fit differential assembly.
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FRONT AXLE
REPAIRS 54-5
REPAIRS
Differential - assembly
$% 54.10.01
Remove
1.Raise front of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
2.Remove front road wheels.
3.Drain oil from differential.
+ MAINTENANCE, PROCEDURES,
Front and rear axle.
4.If same components to be refitted, reference
mark propeller shaft and mating components.
5.Remove 4 nuts and bolts securing propeller
shaft to differential. Release propeller shaft and
tie aside.
6.Remove LH and RH front brake discs.
+ BRAKES, REPAIRS, Brake disc -
front.7.Disconnect each ABS sensor multiplug.
8.Release each harness from brake hose and
hose bracket.
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FRONT AXLE
54-6 REPAIRS
9.Remove 4 bolts securing each front wheel hub
to front axle.
10.Release wheel hubs from front axle. Remove
wheel hubs and drive shafts from front axle.
11.Remove oil seal from axle casing.
12.Remove 10 bolts securing differential to axle
casing. Release and remove differential from
axle casing.Refit
1.Clean drive shaft oil seal recess, oil seal
running surface, wheel hub and axle mating
faces.
2.Using a suitable solvent, clean old RTV sealant
from differential and axle mating faces.
3.Apply RTV sealant to differential or axle mating
face.
4.Apply Loctite 243 to threads of differential
securing bolts.
5.Fit differential to axle, fit bolts and tighten to 55
Nm (41 lbf.ft).
6.Position propeller shaft and align reference
marks. Fit bolts and tighten to 47 Nm (35 lbf.ft).
7.Lubricate oil seal lip and running surface with
clean differential oil.
+ CAPACITIES, FLUIDS AND
LUBRICANTS, Lubrication.
8.Using LRT-54-012 and LRT-99-003, fit new
drive shaft oil seal to axle casing.
9.Apply anti-seize compound to wheel hub and
steering knuckle mating faces.
10.Ensure ABS harnesses are located in cut out in
steering knuckles.
11.Fit drive shafts in axle casing and align wheel
hubs with steering knuckles. Fit wheel hub bolts
and tighten to 100 Nm (74 lbf.ft).
12.Connect each ABS sensor multiplug and
secure harness to harness bracket and brake
hose.
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FRONT AXLE
REPAIRS 54-7
13.Fit front brake discs.
+ BRAKES, REPAIRS, Brake disc -
front.
14.Fit front road wheels and tighten nuts to 140
Nm (103 lbf.ft).
15.Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
16.Fill differential with oil.
+ MAINTENANCE, PROCEDURES,
Front and rear axle.
Seal - differential pinion
$% 54.10.20
Remove
1.Raise front of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
2.Reference mark front propeller shaft for
reassembly.
3.Remove 4 nuts and bolts securing propeller
shaft to differential. Release propeller shaft and
tie aside.
4.Using LRT-51-003 to restrain pinion flange,
remove bolt and washer securing pinion flange.
Remove pinion flange.
5.Position container to catch oil spillage.
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FRONT AXLE
REPAIRS 54-9
Seal - oil - front axle casing
$% 54.15.04
Remove
1.Raise front of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
2.Remove road wheel.
3.Remove front brake disc.
+ BRAKES, REPAIRS, Brake disc -
front.
4.Disconnect ABS sensor multiplug.5.Release harness from brake hose and hose
bracket.
6.Remove 4 bolts securing wheel hub to steering
knuckle.
7.Release wheel hub from steering knuckle.
8.Remove wheel hub and drive shaft from axle.
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FRONT AXLE
54-10 REPAIRS
9.Remove oil seal from axle casing.
Refit
1.Clean drive shaft oil seal recess, oil seal
running surface, wheel hub and swivel hub
mating faces.
2.Lubricate oil seal lip and running surface with
clean differential oil.
+ CAPACITIES, FLUIDS AND
LUBRICANTS, Lubrication.
3.Using tool LRT-54-012 and tool LRT-99-003,
fit new drive shaft oil seal to axle casing. 4.Apply anti-seize compound to wheel hub and
steering knuckle mating faces.
5.Ensure ABS harness is located in cut out in
steering knuckle.
6.Fit drive shaft and wheel hub to axle casing and
align wheel hub with steering knuckle. Fit wheel
hub bolts and tighten to 100 Nm (74 lbf.ft).
7.Connect ABS sensor multiplug and secure
harness to harness bracket and brake hose.
8.Fit front brake disc.
+ BRAKES, REPAIRS, Brake disc -
front.
9.Fit road wheel and tighten nuts to 140 Nm (103
lbf.ft).
10.Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
11.Check differential oil level.
+ MAINTENANCE, PROCEDURES,
Front and rear axle.
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STEERING
57-6 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Tilt adjustment
The column tilt adjuster lever mechanism is located on the LH side of the steering column and allows the upper column
tube, nacelle and steering wheel assemblies to be tilted up or down a maximum of 7.5
° or 47 mm (NAS vehicles have
a smaller range of movement than the ROW vehicles).
The pawl of the mechanism is attached to the lower column and is allowed to pivot, a toothed quadrant is fixed to the
upper column tube.
When the lever on the LH side of the steering column is raised the mechanism releases the pawl from the toothed
quadrant, this allows the column to be moved. When the lever is released two return springs pull the pawl into
engagement with the toothed quadrant.
Steering column lock (All except NAS)
The steering column lock houses the ignition switch, ignition illumination light ring, key lock barrel and the alarm
passive coil. The steering lock is attached to the upper column with two shear bolts. The bolts are tightened to a
torque which shears off the heads of the bolts preventing easy removal of the steering lock.
The steering lock operates by a bolt, which emerges when the ignition key is turned to position 'O' and the ignition key
removed. The bolt engages in a lock collar located on the upper shaft in the upper column tube. The lock collar is
attached to the upper shaft by a 'wave form' interference ring. If a high torque is applied via the steering wheel with
the lock engaged, the lock collar will slip on the upper shaft. This prevents damage to the steering lock, yet still
prevents the vehicle from being driven.
Steering column lock (NAS only)
The steering column lock houses the ignition switch, ignition illumination light ring, key lock barrel and the alarm
passive coil. The steering lock is attached to the upper column with two shear bolts. The bolts are tightened to a
torque which shears off the heads of the bolts preventing easy removal of the steering lock.
The steering column lock operates by a bolt, which emerges when the ignition key is turned to position 'O' and the
ignition key removed. The bolt engages in a groove machined into the upper shaft in the column tube.
Steering wheel
The steering wheel comprises a cast centre and wire frame onto which the soft polyurethane foam is moulded. The
steering wheel is located on the upper column shaft by a spline and is secured with a nut. A remote radio control switch
(if fitted) is located on the LH side of the steering wheel, a cruise control switch may be located on the RH side. Horn
switches are located on each side of the centre of the steering wheel and protrude through the airbag module cover.
Both switches are connected by wires to the rotary coupler connector.
Intermediate shaft
One end of the intermediate shaft is attached to the steering column lower shaft by a splined universal joint and a bolt,
the universal joint is part of a rubber coupling assembly. The rubber coupling assembly is covered by a heat shield
and connects to the lower section of the intermediate shaft via a decouple joint. The rubber coupling reduces the
shocks felt by the driver through the steering wheel. A second universal joint on the other end of the intermediate shaft
is held in by a bolt. The universal joint is splined and engages with the splined rotor (input) shaft of the steering box.
The decouple joint consists of a metal plate that has open ended slots, the plate is bolted through the slots into the
other half of the decouple joint. The top half of the decouple joint has a slot that accepts the lower section of the
intermediate shaft. The slotted metal plate clamps the lower section of the intermediate shaft to the top section. An
indicator clip is installed between the slotted metal plate and the top half of the decouple joint.
If the intermediate shaft is compressed in an accident, the slotted metal plate in the decouple joint will disengage if
sufficient force is applied to the front end of the shaft. If the forces involved do not disengage the shaft, the red
indicator clip located in the decouple joint will break off if the shaft moves. The intermediate shaft cannot be repaired
and must be replaced as an assembly if accident damage occurs.