7 FRONT AXLE 7 FRONT AXLE
EF494T TM 06/2011 edition
7.6.2 Assembly
IMPORTANT
When assembling the drive pinion (A), perform a
preload adjustment of the tapered roller bearings
(B) using the following method.
(C) Seal collar
(D) Bearing retainer
(1) Set the drive pinion (A), tapered roller
bearings (B), O-ring, and oil seal into the
bearing retainer (D). Temporarily tighten
everything with the seal collar (C).
(2) Secure the parts indicated by the arrows
with a hand vice.
Note:
Secure only the drive pinion (A). The hand vice
should not come into contact with the other parts.