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M140 Tow Tractor Manual No. 46054
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CHAPTER 2 MAINTENANCE
3 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
AUGUST 31, 2008
8. Turn each wheel so wheel end plug is horizontal to axle shaft. Fill wheel
ends with API GL-5 oil (SAE 80W-90 or 85W-140) to level of plug hole.
Apply a non-hardening sealing compound (like Permatex #51 or equivalent)
to plug threads and install and tighten plugs.
9. Install wheels according to 2-4- 4.2.6.
After initially mounting u-bolts over springs and axle, recheck
operation. After this, check monthly or every 250 hours, whichever comes
control.
3.2 DRIVE SHAFT
The drive shaft transmits torque from the transmission to the rear axle assembly.
Universal joints at each end of the drive shaft compensate for any angular
misalignment between the transmission and the rear axle.
Repair of the drive shaft assembly is limited to replacing universal joints, the slip
joint components, or the complete drive shaft.
3.2.1 Removal
1. Remove four capscrews securing front yoke to transmission.
2. Remove nuts and lock washers from “U” bolts securing rear spider to yoke
3. Remove “U” bolts and carefully strike the yoke to push the drive shaft slip
joint together. Remove drive shaft assembly from tractor. Be careful not to
3.2.2 Installation
1. Install drive shaft assembly on transmission and secure with capscrews
and lock washers. Tighten U-bolt style nuts to 20-24 ft-lbs or strap design
bolts to 30-35 ft-lbs.
2.
bolts. Remove tape securing bearings to yoke and tighten “U” bolt nuts to
70 ft./lbs.
3. Grease universal joints with a high-quality grease.
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