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(2)
Roll the carrier into position on a roller jack. Start the carrier into the housing with four
flat washers and capscrews equally spaced. Tighten alternately to draw the carrier squarely into the axle
housing.
(3)
After the drive unit has been drawn up tightly to the housing, install the balance of washers
and capscrews. Torque capscrews to 180-230 Ib-ft (244-312 N·m).
(4)
Connect the universal at the pinion shaft.
10-9. Wheel End Assembly.
a. Reassemble Universal Joints.
(1)
If the cross and cap assembly was found in need of repair, replace all original parts with a
complete new pre-assembled unit.
(2)
Before reassembling universal yokes to the cross and cap assembly, clean all capscrews
and locknuts.
(3)
Assemble the universal joint securing with the four capscrews. Tighten capscrews to
00-110 Ib-ft (135-170 N·m) torque. Install four jam nuts and tighten to 20-30 Ib-ft (27-41 N·m) torque.
In step
(4),
do not use excessive pressure
to install seal or tap seal after it has
bottomed. This will crush the seal re-
tainer and seal damage will result.
(4)
If the outer drive shaft oil seal was removed, replace with new seal. Coat inner diameter
of seal retainer with Permatex (item 23, App B) or equal and assemble onto shaft.
b. Install Universal Joint and Steering Knuckle in Housing.
In step
(1),
do not use excessive pressure
to install seal or tap seal after it has
bottomed. This will crush the seal re-
tainer and seal damage will result.
(1)
If the inner drive shaft bushing thrust washer, and oil seal were removed from the housing,
reinstall these parts at this time before assembling knuckle components. Coat seal retainer outer di-
ameter with Permatex (item 23, App B) or equal before installing.
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