MacDon M205 - Lowering Caster Wheel (Formed and Forked); Removing Forked Caster Wheel

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Lowering Caster Wheel (Formed and Forked)
This procedure is for lowering the caster wheel when it is raised on a jack stand. This procedure is the same for
forked and formed caster wheels.
CAUTION
Jack stand must be capable of supporting a minimum of 2268 kg (5000 lb.).
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B
Figure 5.219: Caster Wheels and Walking Beam
(Engine-Forward View)
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.
Removing Forked Caster Wheel
CAUTION
Wheel assemblies are heavy. Support wheel assembly before removing axle bolts.
1. Raise caster wheel. Refer to Raising Caster Wheel (Formed and Forked), page 408.
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B
C
D
E
Figure 5.220: Forked Caster Wheel
2. Remove the eight bolts (A) (four on each side of caster)
attaching axle (B) and cover (C) to forked caster (E),
and remove wheel assembly (D) from caster (E).
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING