Iveco Stralis AT/AD. Manual - part 146
B.
proceed as described in point ”1”;
C. after eliminating the end float further tighten the two
adjustment lock rings (4, Figure 74) to obtain a retraction
of the caps (2) of 0.15 to 0.33 mm, which corresponds
to the sum of the readings on the dial gauges (1).
Figure 73
3.
further tighten the two adjustment lock rings (4, Figure 74)
to obtain a retraction of the caps (2, Figure 74), measured
on Axis X or on axis Y as described in point ”2” of: 0.15
to 0.33 mm which corresponds to a preload on the bear-
ings of 1.7 to 3.9 Nm (0.17 to 0.39 kgm).
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ADJUSTING THE CAP GAP
Adjusting and checking retraction of the caps can be done
with two methods:
1
st
METHOD
1.
Use wrench 99355025 (3, Figure 74) to tighten the
adjustment lock rings (4) of the bearings until eliminating
the pinion-crown wheel clearance and end float. At the
same time check that the crown wheel does not force
on the pinion;
2.
using a suitable micrometer positioned diagonally and
centrally in points (X-Y-arrows, Figure 73);
measure and note the distance of the caps;
2
nd
METHOD
A. Diagonally and centrally on the outer machined seats of
both caps (2, Figure 74) position two dial gauges (1) with
magnetic base as shown in Figure 74;
Figure 74
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REAR AXLE MS 13-175
S
TRALIS
AT/AD
Base - January 2003