Template Date: 1997_02_12
STEP 21
Remove the support stands from under the axle and
lower the axle to the floor. Torque the wheel nuts to
450 ft.-lbs. (610 Nm).
STEP 22
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With the rear of the machine raised, have an
assistant balance the axle using a long pipe or bar
inserted in the eye-bolt installed on the axle
assembly while rolling the axle assembly into
position.
STEP 23
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Place two 10-ton hydraulic bottle jacks under the
frame in the location shown. Apply upward pressure
until the jack stands are clear.
STEP 24
Adjust the jackstands to allow the frame to be
lowered onto the axle assembly.
STEP 25
Lower the jacks and align the mounting bolt holes in
the axle with the holes in the frame. Install the two
mounting bolts with new Nylock
®
nuts in the
mounting holes on the front side of the axle. Do not
tighten at this time.
STEP 26
Align the rear mounting bolt holes in the axle with the
holes in the frame. Install the two mounting bolts with
new Nylock
®
nuts in the mounting holes at the rear
of the axle. Torque the front and rear axle mounting
bolts to 380 ft.-lbs. (515 Nm).
STEP 27
Remove the jack stands and the two bottle jacks.
STEP 28
Remove the caps and plugs from the hydraulic and
brake fittings and hoses.
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