BRACKET AS 3405275 - Caterpillar

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Apply a marking compound to the ring gear of differential (3).
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Install differential (3) into axle housing (4).
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Attach a suitable lifting device to axle housing (1) and position axle housing (1). The weight of axle housing (1) is approximately 68 kg (150 lb). Install four equally spaced bolts (2).
Rotate the pinion several times in both directions to establish a contact pattern.
Remove bolts (2) and axle housing (1).
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Remove differential (3) from axle housing (1).
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Correct pinion distance on the driven side.
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Correct pinion distance on the driving side.
Refer to Illustrations 37 and 38 for the correct tooth contact pattern.
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Refer to Illustrations 39 and 40 for an incorrect tooth contact pattern. The pinion distance must be increased.
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Refer to Illustrations 42 and 43 for an incorrect tooth contact pattern. The pinion distance must be decreased.
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Install differential (3) into axle housing (4).
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Install O-ring seal (30) onto axle housing (1).
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Attach a suitable lifting device to axle housing (1) and position axle housing (1). The weight of axle housing (1) is approximately 68 kg (150 lb). Install bolts (2). Tighten bolts (2) to a torque of 440 N m (325 lb ft).
Attach a suitable lifting device to the front axle assembly and remove the front axle assembly from Tooling (E). The weight of the front axle assembly is approximately 213 kg (470 lb).End By:
Install the steering housing and bearings. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Housing and Bearings (Steer Axle) - Install".
Install the front axle. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Axle - Install".