Differential: Description and Operation

Flange Shaft and Bevel Box Seals Overview






1 Nut

• 480 Nm

• Always replace.

• For the output flange.

2 Bevel Box Output Flange

3 Output Flange Cover Cap

• Only replace if damaged.

4 Seal

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Bevel Box Output Flange and Seal ] Bevel Box Output Flange and Seal.

5 Seal

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Seal, Between the Transmission and Bevel Box, Bevel Box Side ] Seal, Between the Transmission and Bevel Box, Bevel Box Side.

6 Bevel Box

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Bevel Box ] Bevel Box.

7 Oil Drain Plug

• M6 bolt: 15 Nm.

• M8 bolt: 60 Nm.

• For the bevel box

8 Seal

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Right Flange Shaft Seal ] Right Flange Shaft Seal.

9 Fill and Inspection Plug

• 15 Nm

• For the bevel box.

• Always replace.

10 Bolt

• 30 Nm

11 Countersunk Bolt

• 30 Nm

• Always replace.

12 Right Flange Shaft

13 Seal

• Always replace after removing the right flange shaft.

14 Bearings

• The needle bearings (polygon bearings) are difficult to move when the flange shaft is removed. Difficulty in movement is not an indication of faulty bearings. A test for noisy bearings can only be performed with the bearings installed.

• Check for damage on the bearing, for example, cracks on outer race, replace if necessary.

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Right Flange Shaft Needle Bearing ] Right Flange Shaft Needle Bearing.

15 Bearings

• The needle bearings (polygon bearings) are difficult to move when the flange shaft is removed. Difficulty in movement is not an indication of faulty bearings. A test for noisy bearings can only be performed with the bearings installed.

• Check for damage on the bearing, for example, cracks on outer race, replace if necessary.

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Right Flange Shaft Needle Bearing ] Right Flange Shaft Needle Bearing.

16 Lock Ring

• Always replace after removing.