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Lowering Caster Wheel
Figure 5.222: Caster Wheel Assembly
1. Raise the end of walking beam (A) slightly, using a suitable
lifting device capable of lifting minimum 2268 kg (5000 lb.).
2. Remove the jack stand, and lower the end of the walking
beam until the caster wheel assembly (B) is on the ground.
3. Remove blocks from the drive tires.
Removing Forked Caster Wheel
CAUTION
Wheel assemblies are heavy. Support wheel assembly before removing axle bolts.
Figure 5.223: Caster Wheel Assembly
1. Raise caster wheel. Refer to Raising Caster Wheel, page
392.
2. Remove the eight bolts (A) and nuts (four of each on each
side of caster) attaching axle (B) to forked caster (C), and
remove wheel assembly (D) from caster (C).
Figure 5.224: Caster Wheel Assembly
3. Remove the eight wheel nuts (A) that secure the axle (B) to
the wheel (C).
4. Separate axle (B) and wheel (C).
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