O-ring at cover for final drive, replacing: Installing

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Fig 1: Identifying Cover For Front Final Drive And O-Ring

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Replace sealing ring (arrow).

Fig 2: Installing Cover For Front Final Drive, Tightening Sequence

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Install cover for final drive.

Tightening sequence:

1. Stage: Tighten bolts - 1 - to - 3 - by hand
2. Stage: Tighten bolts - 1 - to - 12 - in specified sequence to tightening torque

Install right drive flange.
Install transmission support → Right and left transmission mounts, removing and installing .
Install right front exhaust pipe. →
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Install drive axle. → 40 - FRONT SUSPENSION

Top-up and check gear oil in front final drive → Gear oil in front final drive, checking .