Chieks and inspections

1. Slacken the braking load proportioning valve fastening screws.
2. Free the brake pipes from the fasteners on the axle.

1. Slacken the two screws per side fastening the rigid axle flexible mounts to the body.

92 ÷ 113 Nm
9.4 ÷ 11.6 kgm

1. Lower the hydraulic jack and remove the rigid axle.
2. If necessary, slacken the shock absorber upper fastening bolts and separate them from the axle.

48 ÷ 59 Nm
4.9 ÷ 6.0 kgm

CHIEKS AND INSPECTIONS

• Check the rear rigid axle for distortions, cracks or misalignment between the two side arms.
• Check the conditions of the rebound rubbers.
• If any of the above faults are encountered, replace the whole axle.