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 7
DRIVE LINE
The four Rear Axle Hubs are carriers for the drive shafts for each rear wheel, and also act as brackets for the
rear wheel brake calipers.
Removal
Rise wheel off the ground using a floor jack.
Remove actual wheel (Ref.3.4.1)
Thoroughly clean the rear axle hub assembly and the area around for any accumulated dirt.
Drain the actual tandem housing. (Approx. 70 litres)
Release the brake lines connected to the calipers, and remove the calipers. (Ref. 3.6.1.3)
Loosen the 18 bolts securing the hub assembly to the tandem housing. Unscrew the bolts, leaving one of the
upper in place.
Fasten a lifting device to the hub assembly and lift to take the weight of the unit. Unscrew the remaining bolt,
and slide the hub assembly slowly out of the tandem housing.
WARNING!____________________________________________________________________
Be aware of the risk of injury to people and equipment when handling heavy objects!
Place hub assembly safely resting on wood blocks to avoid damage to any parts.
Clean both mating flanges.
Installation
Apply a coat of sealing compound to the tandem housing mating flange.
Lift the rear axle hub, using a lifting device, and slide slowly into tandem housing.
Take care to get a proper gear mesh, and not damage the gear wheels.
Replace the 18 bolts, and tighten.
Replace brake calipers, an connect the brake lines. (Ref. 3.6.1.3)
Bleed the brake circuits.(Ref. 3.6.1.6)
Replace wheel. (Ref. 3.4.1)
Refill tandem housing with oil. (Ref. Operators Manual Chapter 6 - Lubricants, and Chapter 7 - Maintenance)
Control
Check that all parts are located as when removed.
Make a test drive to see that the operation of the actual wheel is functioning properly.
Rear Axle Hub
Assembly
Tandem Housing
Fig 3.8 Rear Axle Hub Assembly
3.3.3 Rear Axle Hub Assembly
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