Thomas 153 Repair Manual

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DRIVE MOTOR SPROCKET 3.5
Replacement
The torque motor drive sprocket can be removed from the
loader without removing the drive motor from the final
drive housing.
1 Place the loader on a level surface, engage the park-
ing brake and shut off the engine.
2 Raise the loader securely from the ground and
remove the wheels on the side to be worked on.
3 Remove the inspection cover located between the
axle assemblies. (fig. C2073)
4 Loosen the drive chain to its’ slackest position. (fig.
C2009) See page 1-6 for assistance.
C2073
Loosen chain
Remove inspection cover
C2009
Drive sprocket bolt
Pull chain away from sprocket
Remove sprocket
C2232
C2272
5 Remove the bolt retaining the drive sprocket to the
drive motor. (fig. C2272)
6 Pull the chain away from the sprocket and slide the
sprocket off the drive motor shaft. (fig. C2232)
7 Replace the drive sprocket in the reverse order
above. Apply Loctite 242 (blue) to the drive sprocket bolt
and torque the bolt to 28 lbs / ft (38 Nm)

Thomas 153 Specifications

General

Brand	Thomas
Model	153
Category	Compact Loader
Language	English