1800 SRM 1038 Repair
Spindle and Brake Cover
NOTE: On some axle assemblies, the brake cover
is mounted between the spindle and axle housing
flanges. To remove the spindle and brake cover, use
the following procedure.
Remove the spindle first followed by the brake cover.
1. Support the cover of the brake housing with a
lifting device.
2. Remove two of the capscrews that fasten the
brake cover and spindle to the axle housing.
Replace them with two studs. See Figure 9.
1. STUD
Figure 9. Brake Housing Studs
3. Remove the remaining capscrews.
4. Hold the spindle against the axle housing.
NOTE: If necessary, tap the brake cover with a rubber
or plastic hammer to separate it from the spindle.
5. Usealiftingdevicetoremovethebrakecover.
See Figure 10.
NOTE: If necessary, tap the brake cover with a rub-
berorplastichammertoseparateitfromtheaxle
housing.
6. Usealiftingdevicetoremovethespindle. See
Figure 11.
7. Remove all gasket material from the mounting
surfaces of the cover, spindle, and axle housing.
1. LIFTING DEVICE 2. BRAKE COVER
Figure 10. Brake Cover
1. LIFTING DEVICE 2. SPINDLE
Figure 11. Spindle
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