Service manual

Group 170 Preventive Maintenance
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Check Sealing of Rear Axle and Hub Re-
duction Gear
Note: For further information refer to literature in Func-
tion Group 7.
To perform a check of the Sealing on the Rear Axle and
Hub Reduction Gear complete the following:
1 On the Rear Axle, inspect around the mating sur-
faces for leaks past the gasket.
2 Check brake chamber and air tubing condition.
3 Check Hub Reduction Gear for any leaks or cracked
sealant.
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Check Bearing Clearance in Pinion and
Rear Axle Input Shaft
Note: For further information refer to literature in Func-
tion Group 7.
To perform a check of the Bearing Clearance in the Pin-
ion and Rear Axle complete the following:
1 Use a dial indicator to check bearing clearance in
the Pinion and Rear Axles. The clearance should be
within 0.04 to 0.12 mm (0.001 to 0.005 in.).
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