MASSEY FERGUSON 6460 - A. General; B. Disassembling and reassembling (Perkins 6-cylinder engine)

Massey Ferguson 6400 - Issue 2
02A01.2
Splitting - Front frame / Perkins engine
A . General
The front frame and the engine must be disassembled
when each of the assemblies needs to be replaced, or
when servicing is necessary on one of the mechanical
elements located at the front of the engine.
Remark
This section presents a general disassembly proce-
dure. Before and during disassembly, check that all
connections have been properly separated between
the fixed assembly and mobile assembly.
B . Disassembling and reassembling
(Perkins 6-cylinder engine)
Preliminary operations
1. Apply the handbrake.
2. Ensure that the suspended front axle (if fitted) is in
raised position and position chocks between the
upper control arm and front axle housing (Fig. 1).
3. Remove the bleed screw from the control unit (see
chapter 9).
4. Remove the lateral panels from the engine and
bonnet.
Servicing under the tractor
5. Remove the guard and the shaft (4 WD tractors).
Servicing on the right-hand side of the
tractor
6. Disconnect the batteries.
7. Mark then disconnect:
- the differential lock hoses on the front axle,
- the feed hose on the steering ram,
- the lubricating hoses (running to and from the
cooler) (Fig. 2).
8. Remove the protection grille close to the radiator.
9. Disconnect the air sleeve (1) (turbo outlet) from the
cooling sleeve (Fig. 3).
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
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