Operation and maintenance manual

SM 2147 Rev 1 10-03

Rear Axle Group - Axle Group (Hub)

Section 160-0030

Installation of Planet Carrier Unit

1. Clean mating faces of hub (38) and planet carrier

(19) with a suitable cleaning agent. Coat hub mating

face of planet carrier (19) with Loctite 515 and offer

planet carrier (19) unit to hub (38), using suitable lifting

equipment. Ensure that planet gear (5) teeth mesh with

sun gear (9).

2. Fit planet carrier bolts (2) and hardened washers (3)

then torque tighten to 109 - 121 lbf ft (149 - 164 Nm).

3. Fit drain bolt (21) and washer (20) and torque tighten

to 175 - 180 lbf ft (237 - 244 Nm).

4. Rotate both hubs (38) until bottom of oil filler/level

plug holes are approximately 13mm above axle centre

line (level with differential filler plug).

SM - 2727

Fig. 6 - Hub Assembly Installation