Overhaul
OVERHAUL OF SWIVEL PIN HOUSINGContinued from REMOVE Remove
19. Remove the seven bolts securing the swivel pin bearing housing to the axle case. Remove the swivel pin bearing housing.
20. Remove and discard the oil seal and joint washer.
21. Drift out the lower swivel pin bearing track.
22. Press out the top swivel pin bush housing assembly. Discard the thrust washer.
23. If worn, pitted or damaged, renew the swivel pin bearing housing.
24. Press in a new lower swivel pin bearing track.
25. Press in a new bush and bush housing. Ensure that the relieved lip of the bush housing faces towards the rear oil seal, as shown.
26. With the seal lips trailing press the axle shaft oil seal flush into the rear of the housing. Grease the lips.
27. Fit a new thrust washer into the top swivel pin bush with the black P.T.F.E. coating uppermost. Check it is in position when fitting the top swivel pin.
28. Hang the swivel pin bearing housing oil seal and retainer plate over the back of the housing. Ensure they are in the correct assembly order.
29. Fit a new joint washer and secure the swivel pin bearing housing to the axle. Starting with the top fixing dowel bolt. Tighten evenly to 65-80 Nm (48-59 ft lb).
Fit Swivel Pin Housing
30. Grease and fit the lower swivel pin bearing to the bearing housing.
31. Place the swivel pin housing in position over the swivel pin bearing housing.
32. Using a new joint washer, fit the lower swivel pin with lip outboard. Do not secure with screws at this stage.
33. Fit a new sensor bush and new oil seal, lip side leading to the top swivel pin.
34. Lubricate with a recommended oil and fit the top swivel pin with existing shims.
35. Coat the threads of the top swivel pin bolts with Loctite(r) 542. Fit the bolts and jump hose bracket (do not tighten).
36. Coat the threads of the lower swivel pin screws with Loctite(r) 270 or equivalent, and fit together with the damper and shield bracket. Tighten to 22-28 Nm (16-21 ft lb).
37. Tighten the top swivel pin and brake jump hose bracket securing bolts to 60-70 Nm (44-52 ft lb).
Check And Adjust Preload On Bearings
38. The preload on bearings to be 0.18-0.23 mm (0.007-0.009 ins), without the swivel housing oil seal and axle fitted, and reading from the center of the swivel pin. The torque required to turn the swivel assembly from lock to lock to be 5.1-7.3 Nm (45-65 in lbs). Adjust by removing or adding shims to the top swivel pin.
39. To take a reading use special tool LST 141 (58) torque test adaptor, with a torque wrench and extension as shown.
Fit Remaining Components
40. Liberally apply (do not pack) a recommended grease between the lips of the swivel housing oil seal.
41. Secure the oil seal with the retaining plate and securing bolts tightening evenly to 9-12 Nm (7-9 ft lb).
42. Fit the track-rod and drag link and secure with new split pins.
43. Loosely fit the lock stop bolt for later adjustment.
44. Fit the brake disc shield, leaving the middle fixing nut loose until the lock stop has been set.
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