SECTION 8
FINAL DRIVE AND TRANSFER CASE
e. Install gasket between the differential
carrier and the spindle and apply gasket sealer.
f. Apply John Crane No. 2 sealer or
equivalent to the spindle mounting capscrews
and install the spindle, using lockwashers.
Torque capscrews to 170 ft.-lbs. (23.49 kg-m).
8-41. THRUST BLOCK ADJUSTMENT.
a. Tighten adjusting screw so that the thrust
block bottoms against the highest point of the
ring gear back face.
b. Back off the adjusting screw 1/6 to 1/4
turn and tighten the locknut.
8-42. WHEEL HUB INSTALLATION.
a. Install the bearing cups into the wheel
FIGURE 8-39.
hub.
b. Install the inner bearing cone over the
spindle (see figure 8-41).
c. Install the oil seal into the wheel hub
large hole.
d. Slide the wheel hub over the spindle. Be
careful not to damage the oil seal as it slides
over the wear sleeve on the spindle.
e. Install the outer bearing cone (see figure
f. Install the tongued washer, the bearing
lockwasher and the locknut.
g. Torque the locknut to 150 ft.-lbs. (20.73
kg-m) lubed while rotating the wheel hub.
FIGURE 8-40.
FIGURE 8-42.
FIGURE 8-41.
8-14.