Drive axles, tightening torques
Valid for option/configuration
Model Option no. Option Configuration
A40F Volvo SN 23957 Drive axle ARB/H40
300000-
A40F Volvo SN 23959 Drive axle ARB/H40
300000-
A40F Volvo SN 56038 Drive axle ARB/H40
300000-
NOTE!
Always check with the machine card to see what drive axles are installed on the machine.
Figure 1
Pos. Joint Nm lbf ft
1 Final drive (differential carrier) 310 ±20 229 ±15
housing – Axle housing
Tighten crosswise
2 Hub retainer – Axle housing 310 ±20 229 ±15
Tighten crosswise
3 Hub cover 45 ± 5 33 ±4
Tighten crosswise
4 Plug, drain/level 80 ± 10 59 ±7
5 Nut for drive flange, output 900 ±100 664 ±74
shaft, front bogie axle
6 Hose nipple, breather 30 ± 5 22 ±4
7 Bleeder nipple, brake 40 ±10 30 ±7
Check sealing after tightening
8 Wear indicator, nipple 45 ± 5 33 ±4
9 Wear indicator, cover 25 ± 5 18 ±4
10 Brake oil connection 75 ±5 55 ±4
11 Sensor, rear output rpm 45 ± 5 33 ±4
dropbox (ATC) SE4311
Seal with Loctite 542
12 Protection for sensor 27.5 ±2.5 20.3 ± 1.8
13 Speed sensor, input rpm to 45 ± 5 33 ±4
second bogie axle/ output rpm
from first bogie axle, SE4310
14 Inlet, brake cooling 5.5 ±1.5 4.0 ±1.1
15 Nut for drive flange, final drive 1510 ±160 1114.7 ±118
16 Bolted joint, bearing cover on 100 73.8
final drive housing
+ 60–70° + 60–70°
Tighten to specified torque,
then angle-tightening another
60–70°.
Figure 2
Differential piston housing, six-
wheel drive
1 Lock nut for 30 22.1
stop bolt for
push rod in
differential lock
Apply Loctite
243
2 Bolts that hold 11 ±1 8.1 ± 0.7
the cover for
the differential
lock for six-
wheel drive
3 Lock nut for 40 ± 5 29.5 ± 3.7
adjusting screw
on cover for
differential lock
for six-wheel
drive