79028569 A Rev. 02-i
Contents
Challenger
®
MT297
Compact Tractor - Power Shuttle
SERVICE MANUAL
79028569 A Rev.
02 - Major Components
Contents
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
General Precautions for Separation and Installation ..................................................................................... 02-1
Before Operation ..................................................................................................................................... 02-1
Precautions to be Followed When Installing Standardized Parts .................................................................. 02-1
Roller or Ball Bearings ............................................................................................................................. 02-1
Oil Seals .................................................................................................................................................. 02-1
O-Rings ................................................................................................................................................... 02-1
Snap Rings .............................................................................................................................................. 02-1
Spring (Roll) Pin ...................................................................................................................................... 02-2
Cotter Pins ............................................................................................................................................... 02-2
Bolts and Nuts ......................................................................................................................................... 02-3
Other Precautions ................................................................................................................................... 02-3
Precautions for Applying Adhesives ........................................................................................................ 02-3
Component Sealant ................................................................................................................................. 02-3
SEPARATION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS
Separation of Major Components .................................................................................................................. 02-5
Gear Train ...................................................................................................................................................... 02-6
Front Wheel Drive Shaft (4WD) ..................................................................................................................... 02-7
Removal and Installation ......................................................................................................................... 02-7
Front Axle and Front Axle Bracket ................................................................................................................. 02-8
Removal .................................................................................................................................................. 02-8
Installation ............................................................................................................................................... 02-8
Front Frame Separation From Engine ........................................................................................................... 02-9
Removal .................................................................................................................................................. 02-9
Installation ............................................................................................................................................. 02-11
Splitting Tractor Between Engine and Front Transmission .......................................................................... 02-12
Removal ................................................................................................................................................ 02-12
Assembly ............................................................................................................................................... 02-17
Input Gear Removal From Front Transmission ..................................................................................... 02-18
Splitting the Tractor ...................................................................................................................................... 02-20
Front Housing and Spacer Housing ...................................................................................................... 02-20
The Spacer Housing and Rear Housing ................................................................................................ 02-23
The Rear Housing and the Differential Housing .................................................................................... 02-24
Splitting the Rear Axle Housing from the Differential Housing .............................................................. 02-28
Lift Cylinder Housing ............................................................................................................................. 02-30
SHEET METAL AND THREE - POINT HITCH
Hood Side Panels ........................................................................................................................................ 02-33
Remove and Installation ........................................................................................................................ 02-33
Front Grill ..................................................................................................................................................... 02-33
Remove and Installation ........................................................................................................................ 02-33
Hood ............................................................................................................................................................ 02-34
Remove and Installation ........................................................................................................................ 02-34