MAINTENANCE MANUAL - Meritor

Assembly and Installation7. Install the cotter pins into the adjusting ringsso that the large end is between the adjustingring lugs. Bend the tabs out flat against theoutboard side of the leg caps in two places.Figure 4.41.1 - Cotter PinsDifferential into the Axle HousingFigure 4.41WARNINGSolvent cleaners can be flammable, poisonousand cause burns. Examples of solventcleaners are carbon tetrachloride, emulsion--type cleaners and petroleum-based cleaners.To avoid serious personal injury when you usesolvent cleaners, you must carefully follow themanufacturer’s product instructions and theseprocedures:• Wear safe eye protection.• Wear clothing that protects your skin.• Work in a well-ventilated area.• Do not use gasoline, or solvents that containgasoline. Gasoline can explode.• You must use hot solution tanks or alkalinesolutions correctly. Follow the manufacturer’sinstructions carefully. When you apply somesilicone gasket materials, small amounts ofacid vapor are present. To prevent seriouspersonal injury, ensure that the work area iswell ventilated. If the silicone gasket materialgets into your eyes, flush them with water for15 minutes. Have your eyes checked by aphysician as soon as possible.1. Clean the inside of the axle housing and thedifferential mounting surfaces. Use a cleaningsolvent and rags to remove dirt. Blowdry the cleaned areas with air. See the Section3.2. Inspect the axle housing for damage. Repairor replace the axle housing. See theSection 3.3. Apply liquid adhesive Meritor specification2297-T-4180, or equivalent, into the threadedholes in the axle housing. To obtain thisthreadlocker, see the Service Notes page onthe front inside cover of this manual. See theSection 3.4. Apply silicone gasket material onto the differentialmounting surface of the housing. Seethe Section. 4WARNINGTo avoid serious personal injury and damageto components, take care when using liftingdevices during service and maintenance procedures.Inspect a lifting strap to ensure that itis not damaged. Do not subject lifting straps toshocks or drop-loading.5. Install the differential into the axle housing.Use a hydraulic roller jack or a liftingtool.6. Install capscrews in the four corner locationsaround the differential and axle housing.Hand-tighten the fasteners. Figure4.42Figure 4.42MAINTENANCE MANUAL33