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M100 Tow Tractor Manual No. 46052
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CHAPTER 2 MAINTENANCE
3 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
AUGUST 31, 2008
NOTICE!
seal to fail or grease cap to pop loose after assembly.
NOTE: If the tie rod ball joints were replaced or adjusted in any way, check
toe-in and adjust if necessary.
Use MIL-G-10924D grease on the front axle.
9. Pump grease into hub cavity.
10. Use grease to lubricate the seal lip.
11. Install hub. Rotate hub while installing to spindle so seal doesn’t roll under.
As spindle goes into inner cone, try to feel that all parts are straight and
properly seated on spindle bearing journal.
12. Grease outer cone and place over spindle and into cup.
13. Assemble washer and nut to spindle. Tighten nut to 10-15 ft-lbs torque.
Rotate hub while tightening nut.
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with slot in nut. Check hub for excessive end play. Excessive end play
indicates that nut is too loose. Hub should rotate freely, but if hub binds or
if you can feel the bearings, it means that the nut is too tight. Readjust nut
if needed.
16. Insert cotter pin and bend to lock it on nut. Fill grease cap with grease and
snap into place.
17. Check seal for a turned-under lip. Rotate hub and check for any indication
of misalignment or roughness. If either is noted, disassemble hub and
check inner cups for any small nicks or other damage. If damaged, the
hub must be replaced.
18. Using a C-clamp (surface that contacts pad MUST be clean.) on each
19. Reassemble brake caliper to caliper bracket. Insert retaining bolts and
reinstall cotter pins. Tighten bolts to 60 ft-lbs torque ( axle) or 105 ft-lbs
torque (Brierton axle).
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3.13.4 Installation
1. Position new axle under tractor and raise axle using an axle jack. The axle
has a hole in the top side to engage with the boss on lower side of spring
stack for proper positioning.
2. Install new U-bolts over springs and front axle and install new mounting
plates, washers, and nuts. Torque nuts to 105 ft.-lbs