7.5
FINAL DRIVE
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NOTE: Refer to the photos below to ensure proper
placement of the tie rod end.
8. Torque the tie rod end fastener to specification and install
a new cotter pin.
9. Torque wheel hub nut to specification and install a new
cotter pin. Tighten nut slightly if necessary to align cotter
pin holes.
10. Install wheel and (4) wheel nuts. Torque wheel nuts to
specification.
11. Rotate wheel and check for smooth operation. Bend both
ends of cotter pin around end of spindle in different
directions.
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
Drive Shaft Removal
1. Elevate front of vehicle and safely support machine under
the frame area.
2. Remove the (4) wheel nuts and remove the front wheel.
3. Remove the cotter pin and loosen the front wheel hub castle
nut. Remove the nut, and (2) cone washers from the front
wheel hub assembly.
4. Remove the two front brake caliper mounting bolts and
remove the caliper from the brake disc (see Chapter 9).
CAUTION: Do not hang the caliper by the brake line. Use
wire to hang caliper to prevent damage to the brake line.
Tie Rod End Fastener:
42.5 ft. lbs. (58 Nm)
Wheel Hub Castle Nut:
80 ft. lbs. (108 Nm)
Tie Rod End
42.5 ft. lbs.
58 (Nm)
80 ft. lbs.
NEW Cotter Pin
(108 Nm)
Wheel Nuts:
Steel Wheels: 35 ft. lbs. (47 Nm)
Aluminum Wheels: 30 ft. lbs. + 90° (1/4 turn)
Serious injury may result if machine tips or falls.
Be sure machine is secure before beginning this
service procedure. Wear eye protection when
removing bearings and seals.
Castle Nut
Cotter Pin
Cone
Washers