Specifications

Assembly and Installation
82 MAINTENANCE MANUAL
18.If removed, install the oil lter adapter of
the differential housing. Use Meritor adhe-
sive number 2297-T-4180, or equivalent.
See the Section 4. Tighten the adapter to
40-60 lb-ft (55-80 Nm). Figure 5.108.
.
CAUTION
IF THE OIL FILTER IS TIGHTENED MORE
THAN 3/4 OF A TURN AFTER IT CONTACTS
THE DIFFERENTIAL, THE OIL FILTER WILL
BE DAMAGED AND LEAK FLUID. DAMAGE
TO COMPONENTS CAN RESULT.
19. Apply axle lubricant to the gasket of the new
oillter.Installtheoillterontotheadapter.
When the gasket on the lter contacts the
differential,tightentheoillteranadditional
3/4 of a turn. If necessary, use an oil lter
wrenchtotightenthelter.Figure5.108.
Take care when you use Loctite® adhesive to
avoidseriouspersonalinjury.Readthemanufac-
turer’s instructions before using this product. Fol-
low the instructions carefully to prevent irritation
to the eyes and skin.
Conical Washer, Flat Washer and Nut
1. Clean the mating surfaces of the axle shaft and
wheel hub.
2. If silicone gasket material is used, apply a
0.125-inch (3 mm) diameter bead of the gasket
material around the mating surface of the hub
and around the edge of each fastener hole.
3. Install the gaskets and axle shafts in the axle
housing in the differential. The gasket and
angeoftheaxleshaftsmusttatagainstthe
wheel hub. Figure 5.109.
4. If the axle shaft hubs have conical hole studs,
install conical washer in the each stud and the
angeoftheaxleshaft.Figure5.109.
CAUTION
When you apply some silicone gasket materi-
als, a small amount of acid vapor is present. To
prevent serious personal injury, ensure that the
work area is well-ventilated. Read the manufac-
turer’s instructions before using a silicone gasket
material, then carefully follow the instructions. If a
silicone gasket material gets into your eyes, fol-
low the manufacturer’s emergency procedures.
Have your eyes checked by a physician as soon
as possible.
OIL FILTER ADAPTER
OIL FILTER
Figure 5.108
STUD NUT
WASHER
CONICAL
WASHER
CONICAL WASHER RETENTION
STUD
GASKET
CAPSCREW
WASHER
AXLE
SHAFT OR
FLANGE
SHAFT HUB
AXLE
Figure 5.109
NON CONICAL WASHER
RETENTION