Massey Ferguson 5400 - Issue 1.a
07D01.8
GPA20 shiftable shaft
C . Removing and refitting the rear
bearing
Removal
1. Partially drain the rear axle housing.
2. Insert the coupler (5) into the pinion (7).
3. Remove the two opposing screws (15) (Fig. 4).
4. In the location of the two removed screws, tighten
two guide studs home against the pinion (7). The
aim of this operation is to keep the pinions (4) (7)
(Fig. 5), hub and coupler aligned during removal of
shaft (13) and bearing assembly.
5. Remove the other two screws (15).
6. Remove the shaft and the bearing assembly
(Fig. 6). Discard seal (18).
Refitting
7. Refit the seal (18). Fit the shaft and the bearing
assembly (Fig. 6).
8. Smear two screws (15) with Loctite 542 and
tighten them to 105 - 120 Nm.
9. Remove the two guide studs.
10. Smear with grease and tighten the two other
screws following the instructions described
earlier.
11. Top up the oil level of the rear axle housing and
check its level using a gauge located to the rear of
the centre housing.
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6