FINAL DRIVE
7.31
MID DRIVE GEARCASE REMOVAL
NOTE: To ease the removal of the middle axle
gearcase, remove the box from the frame. Refer to the
Box Removal Procedure in Chapter 5.
1. Remove the vent line clamp and vent line from the top
of the middle drive gearcase.
2. Repeat Steps 1--3 in the MID DRIVESHAFT
REMOVAL section on Page 7.27.
3. After the middle axle drive shafts are removed from
the middle drive gearcase, remove the coupler
(Step 3).
4. Use the Roll Pin Removal Tool (PN 2872608)to
remove the roll pin that secures the coupler to the
middle drive gearcase.
5. Remove the four bolts and washers that secure the
gearcase to the frame. The bolts are accessible
through the skid plate on the bottom of the frame.
6. With the drive shaft’s and coupler removed from the
middle gearcase output shaft, lift the gearcase out
of the frame.
Drive Shafts
Middle Gearcase
Vent Tube
Roll Pin Removal Tool
Coupler
T--FITTING
VENT LINES
CLAMPS
MID DRIVE GEARCASE
MID DRIVESHAFT
COUPLER
PIN
PIN
MOUNTING BOLTS & WASHERS (4)