Brake Fluid
The oil immersed brakes are operated using a mineral hydraulic fluid. On no account
must a vegetable based brake fluid be used otherwise all braking system seals will be
damaged.
Whenever the brakes are serviced it is essential that the cylinder bores, pistons and
seals are cleaned before assembly and lubricated using one of the following mineral oils
or their equivalent.
Total Azzola ZS46 Total Azzola ZS22
Shell Tellus 27 Mobil DTE 24 Esso Nuto H32
Liquid Sealants
On assembly the following mating surfaces should be coated as indicated. Under no
circumstances should Silicone RTV Compound be used on the Pinion Housing/Cartridge
or the Axle Arm to Case Joints.
Pinion Housing/Cartridge to Maincase Hermatite
Axle Arm to Main Centre Housing Hermatite
Stub Axle to Axle Arm Hermatite
(Where applicable)
Halfshaft to Hub Silicone RTV
Compound
Tightening Torques
Description Torque
Kpm (lbft)
Differential Assembly Nuts & Bolts 7.8 56
Brake Cylinder to Maincase
Capscrews 5.8 42
Pinion Cartridge to Maincase Setscrews 5.8 42
Axle Arm to Maincase Bolts 5.8 42
Halfshaft to Hub Nuts 16 115
Stub Axle to Axle Arm Nuts and Bolts 25 180
Hub Assembly Ring Nut 14 100
Wheel Nut 5/8 BSF 25 180
Wheel Nut 18mm 28 200
Brake Pipe Adaptors 2.8 20