SHOP MANUAL MT26/31 - 12.2004SHOP MANUAL MT26/31 - 12.2004
SHOP MANUAL MT26/31 - 12.2004SHOP MANUAL MT26/31 - 12.2004
CH 3 PAGE 5
DRIVE LINE
The Rear Axle Drive Unit transfers and distributes the power from the engine to the rear wheels, as well as
being the main carrier of the dumper body loads.
Disassembly
Place dumper in a location where lifting capacity to rise the rear wagon from ground is available.
Thoroughly clean the rear axle drive assembly and the area around for any accumulated dirt.
Secure dumper from rolling, with wood blocks.
Disconnect the brake line hoses connected to drive assembly at the tandem housings.
Disconnect the drive shaft connected to the rear axle differential. (Ref. 3.5.3)
Secure the drive shaft from hanging down with a rope.
Unscrew the eight bolts connecting the rear axle drive assemby to the rear wagon frame.
Lift rear wagon to free the rear axle drive unit.
Roll drive unit slowly rearwards out from rear wagon.
WARNING!___________________________________________________________
If ground is not level, necessary precations to keep drive assembly from rolling
out of control must be taken to avoid injurys to people and equipment.
Place rear axle drive unit in a safe position, and secure from rolling, with blocks.
Place rear wagon frame on safety stands.
Assembly
Rise the rear wagon high enough to roll the drive the unit slowly in position. Remove the safety stands, position
drive assembly and lower rear wagon to enter the guide pins.
Replace the eight connecting bolts, and tighten.
Connect the drive shaft to the differential input flange. (Ref 3.5.3)
Connect the brake line hoses, and bleed the brake circuits. (Ref. 3.6.1.6)
Control
Check oil level in both tandem housings, and in the rear axle differential.
Check that parts are replaced as before removal.
Perform a test drive to check that rear
axle unit is functioning properly.
Intermediate
Drive Shaft
Rear Axle Drive
Assembly
Brake Line
Connections
Fig 3.5 Rear Axle Drive Assembly
Guide Pin
3.3 Rear Axle Drive Assembly
3.3.1 Rear Axle Drive Unit
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