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REAR AXLE — Removal/Installation Note (Brake pipe, Locknut) and Disassembly/Assembly

M-13prose procedure

Brake pipe

  1. 1
    Using the SST, disconnect the brake pipe.
    Hand using SST 49 0259 770B (flare-nut wrench) to disconnect the brake pipe at the rear brake assembly.
  2. 2
    Plug the brake pipe to avoid fluid leakage.

Installation Note

Brake pipe

Using the SST, tighten the brake pipe.
Tightening torque (brake pipe)
12.8 - 21.5N·m

Locknut

Install a new locknut and stake it, as shown.
Tightening torque (locknut)
177 - 235N·m

Disassembly / Assembly

  1. 1
    Disassemble in the order shown in the figure, referring to Disassembly Note.
    Exploded view of the rear hub bearing assembly. Balloon 1 Hub bolt (REPLACE) shown separated to the lower-left; balloon 2 Hub bearing assembly is the integral hub/bearing unit with wheel studs.
  2. 2
    Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly, referring to Assembly Note.
Parts DiagramFig. fig4
#Part NameNotes
1Hub boltREPLACE. Disassembly Note page M-14; Assembly Note page M-14
2Hub bearing assembly

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