MAINTENANCE MANUAL - Meritor

Assembly and Installation7. Carefully push the differential into position. Tightenthe four capscrews two or three turnseach in a CRISSCROSS pattern.8. Repeat Step 7 until the four capscrews aretightened to 83-110 lb-ft (110-150 N.m).9. Install the remaining capscrews and tightenthem to 83-110 lb-ft (110-150 N.m).Axle Shafts in the Axle Assembly1. Clean the mating surfaces of the axle shaftflange and the wheel hub.2. Apply a 1/8-inch (3 mm) diameter bead ofRTV sealant around the mating surface of thehub and around the edge of each fastenerhole.3. Install the axle shaft into the housing. Theaxle shaft flange must fit flat against the wheelhub.Fill the Axle with Lubricant1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.2. Remove the fill plug from the axle housing.3. Fill the axle housing with the correct lubricantuntil the lubricant level is to the bottom of thefill plug hole. See the Section 7.4. Install the fill plug and tighten it to 35 lb-péminimum.5. Road test the vehicle in an unloaded conditionfor one to two miles (1.6-3.2 km). Do not exceed25 mph (40 km/h).6. Recheck the lubricant level. Adjust the lubricantlevel as necessary.1 - CAPSCREW2 - AXLE SHAFT FLANGE3 - AXLE SHAFT HUBFigure 4.434. Install the capscrews and tighten them to105-115 lb-ft (140-155 N.m).5. Connect the driveline universal joint to the pinioninput Fork on the differential.6. Remove the safety stands. Lower the vehicle.Remove the blocks from the wheels.34 MAINTENANCE MANUAL