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7.9
FRONT BEARING CARRIER
INSPECTION / REMOVAL
1. Elevate front of vehicle and safely support machine
under the frame area.
CAUTION
Serious injury may result if machine tips or falls. Be
sure machine is secure before beginning this service
procedure. Always wear eye protection.
2. Check bearings for side play by grasping the top and
bottom of the tire firmly and checking for movement.
The tire should rotate smoothly without binding or
rough spots.
3. Remove the (4) wheel nuts and remove the front
wheel.
4. 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.
5. Remove the (2) brake caliper mounting bolts and
caliper. CAUTION: Do not hang the caliper by the
brake line. Use wire to hang caliper to prevent
damage to the brake line.
6. Remove the front wheel hub assembly.
7. Remove cotter pin from the bottom of the tie rod end.
8. Hold the top of the rod end with a 13 mm open-end
wrench and remove the nut from the bottom.
9. Remove the steering tie rod from the bearing carrier.
10. Remove the upper and lower ball joint pinch bolts.
11. Using a soft faced hammer, lightly tap on the bearing
carrier while removing the upper and lower ball joint
ends.
FINAL DRIVE
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