3-5
Chain Removal
DRIVE CHAIN 3.3
1 Remove any attachment, raise the boom arms and
engage the boom support pins. Shut off the engine.
2 Block the loader securely with all 4 wheels clear of
the ground.
3 Remove the wheels from the side of the loader the
chain is to be removed.
4 Clean the excess dirt from the final drive housing.
Drain the plug area and the inspection cover area located
between the 2 axle towers. (fig. C3524)
5 Remove the lower drain plug and drain the oil. Refer
to Section 3.2 page 3-3.
6 Remove the final drive inspection cover. (fig. C3524)
7 Rotate the chains, if necessary, to locate the master
connecting link by starting the engine and engaging the
steering control. Be sure the loader is securely raised
clear of the ground. Shut off the engine.
C3524
Remove the connector link
Remove the chain
C3812
C3769
8 Remove the cotter pins from the master connecting
link and remove the connecting link. (fig. C3769) The
connecting link is a press fit type and will need to be sup-
ported as you drive the link pins through the link plate.
9 Remove the front or rear chain from the housing by
turning the axles by hand and pulling the slack chain out
the inspection cover area. (fig. C3812)