Rear axle

REAR AXLE

Service repair no - 51.25.01

Remove 10. Disconnect pivot bracket ball joint at axle

WARNING: Remove and refit of axle requires a further 2 persons to steady the

axle when lowering or repositioning. 11. Release bolts and remove coil spring retaining

1. Drain brake system. 12. Lower axle and remove road springs.
2. Support rear of chassis. 13. Remove anti-roll bar links at axle
3. Remove rear road wheels.
4. Support axle weight with hydraulic jack.
5. Disconnect shock absorbers. 14. Remove axle assembly.
6. Disconnect flexible brake hose at RH chassis crossmember and vetilation pipe at banjo Do not carry out further dismantling if component connection on axle casing. is removed for access only.
7. Disconnect lower links at axle.
15. Transfer components to new axle.
8. Mark differential and propeller shaft flanges with alignment marks for assembly.
9. Remove 4 nuts and bolts, lower propeller shaft and tie to one side.

bracket. Disconnect wheel speed sensor lead plugs at LH side of chassis. Release sensor lead retaining clips from chassis and ’A’ frame.

plates.

• See REAR
• SUSPENSION, Repair, anti-roll [sway] bar
• ball joint links