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AR35.31-P-0530AC Install New Radial Sealing Ring at Drive Pinion (Rear Axle Center Assembly Installed)|Page 9714 > < AR35.31-P-0530AC Install New Radial Sealing Ring at Drive Pinion (Rear Axle Center Assembly Installed)|Page 9712
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NOTE:  Installation:  Connect sections of propeller shaft Long-term grease (NLGI grade 2)

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Measuring and noting total friction torque of drive pinion
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Not on rear axle center assemblies with  187 mm dia ring gear

NOTE:  Move rear axle shafts to approximately horizontal position If necessary, pre-tension both rear springs with spring compressor

11.1 Slacken and unscrew twelve-point collared nut (40)

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On rear axle center assemblies with 185, 198, 210 mm dia ring gear

NOTE:
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Do no remove collar protection when slackening twelve-point collared nut

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Installation: Replace twelve-point collar nut and tighten in stages until the friction torque measured previously is reached

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Installation: Secure twelve-point collar

11.2 Slacken and unscrew twelve-point collared nut (40)

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On rear axle center assemblies with 187 mm dia ring gear.

NOTE:
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Do no remove collar protection when slackening twelve-point collared nut.

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Installation: Replace twelve-point collar nut.

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Detach joint flange (41)

NOTE:  If necessary, use puller.

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Press out radial seal ring (42) using a suitable tool

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Installation: Replace radial sealing ring and coat the lip with universal hypoid transmission oil.

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Universal hypoid gear oil

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Install in the reverse order

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If necessary, replace breather of rear axle center assembly

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Check rear axle center assembly oil level, top up if necessary

AR35.31-P-0540B Replace Radial Sealing Ring on Connecting Flange of Rear Axle Shaft

AR35.31-P-0540B Replace radial sealing ring on connecting flange of rear axle shaft

Component Identification

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