Service Manual

HGM-H 15
SIDE HOUSING
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4 (X 12)
1
Figure 6, Side Housing
Refer to Figure 6
Disassembly
1. Remove all external items previously dis-
cussed in their recommended order.
2. Remove the seal (13) and discard.
3. Remove the twelve housing screws (4),
then separate axle housing (1) from middle
housing (2).
Inspection
1. Inspect the bearing and bushing areas in the
side cover for excessive wear or damage.
Replace if necessary.
Assembly
1. Reassemble all parts in the reverse order
of disassembly.
2. Apply a bead of sealant around the perim-
eter of the middle housing face. See “Seal-
ant Application Diagram” on page 21.
NOTE: Remove all old sealant from the axle
housing (1) and the middle housing (2)
before applying new sealant.
3. Align the side housing (2) with the main
housing (1). Use care not to smear the seal-
ant bead.
4. Install the twelve housing screws (6). Re-
fer to the screw tightening pattern on page
21.
5. When tightening the fasteners, refer to the
table on page 11 for the required torque
values.
6. Install a new axle seal (13) from the seal
kit.