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 13
DRIVE LINE
Tandem Housing
Drive Shaft
Tandem Bear-
ing
Fig 3.10 Rear Axle Tandem Housing
Each Tandem Housing is a main part of the rear wheel suspension, as well as containing the rear wheel reduc
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tion drive, distributing the power from the rear axle to each rear wheel.
Removal
Remove rear axle drive assembly from dumper.
( Ref. 3.3 1)
Place the drive assembly in a safe position where lifting capacity is available. Secure unit from rolling, with
blocks.
Drain actual tandem housing. (Approx. 70 litres)
Drain the rear axle housing. (approx. 30 litres)
Replace the drain plugs.
Place rear axle on safety stand.
Remove actual wheels (Ref.3.4.1)
Thoroughly clean the tandem housing and the area around for any accumulated dirt.
Fasten lifting device to the two tandem hosing lifting lugs.
Lift to take the weight off the tandem housing.
Unscrew the 26 bolts securing the tandem housing to the rear axle, and move tandem housing straight out from
rear axle to disengage the drive shaft splines.
WARNING!_______________________________________________________________
Be aware of the risk of injury to people and equipment when handling heavy objects!
Move tandem housing away from rear axle unit, and lower safely to ground.
Clean the mating flanges for traces of sealing compound.
Installation
Apply sealing compound to the mating flanges, and apply a light coat of oil in the pinion splines. Lift the tandem
housing. Check that the mating flanges are parallel to each other, and move the housing towards the rear axle
unit to enter the drive shaft splines in the pinion.
Replace the 26 bolts, and tighten the bolts advancing in a star pattern.
Replace wheels (Ref. 3.4.1)
Remove safety stand, and lower rear axle drive unit to the ground.
Refill oil in tandem housing and the rear axle housing.
(Ref. Operators an Maintenance Manual, Chapter 6 - Lubricants, and Chapter 7 - Maintenance)
Replace rear axle drive
unit on dumper.
(Ref. 3.3.1)
Control
Check that all parts are
located as when removed.
Make a test drive to see
that actual tandem unit is
functioning properly.
3.3.5 Tandem Housing
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