Front Axle Differential Lock, Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

-- Slide the front axle differential lock completely onto the transmission. While doing this, join the flange shaft/front axle differential lock centrally with the differential. If necessary, turn on the flange shaft.

-- With the correct tooth position and central guiding, the front axle differential lock slides all the way up against the transmission.

-- Install any cable ties that were loosened or cut off during removal at their same location.

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the front axle differential lock

- Do not pull the front axle differential lock with the bolts against the transmission; otherwise, the front axle differential lock will tilt and the mounting eyelets could break.

-- Screw in the lower bolts -arrows- for the front axle differential lock and tighten them.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle Differential Lock Lower Bolts

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-- Screw in the upper bolts -arrows- for the front axle differential lock and tighten them.

Fig 2: Identifying Front Axle Differential Lock Upper Bolts

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-- Tighten the flange shaft with a countersunk bolt.

Fig 3: Identifying Right Flange Shaft Countersunk Bolt, Socket And Key T10107

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-- Remove the : T50015A .

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-- Install the new bolts -1- for the pendulum support on the transmission. Refer to OVERVIEW - ASSEMBLY MOUNTS .

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-- Install the connector -arrow- on the Differential Locks Control Module -J647-.

Fig 4: Locating Axle Differential Lock Control Module Connector

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-- Install the right drive axle. Refer to DRIVE AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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-- If equipped, install the heat shield -1- for the drive axle -arrows-. Refer to DRIVE AXLE HEAT SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Fill the front axle differential lock. Refer to FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK FLUID, DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Assemble the exhaust system. Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER [DKFA] .

-- Install the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

Tightening Specifications

Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK
Refer to OVERVIEW - ASSEMBLY MOUNTS .