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DRIVE MOTOR SPROCKET 3.4
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. C2424)
4 Disconnect both the front and rear drive chain con-
nector links.
C2073
Disconnect chain links
Remove inspection cover
C2424
Drive sprocket bolt
Remove sprocket
C2232
C2425
5 Remove the bolt retaining the drive sprocket to the
drive motor. (fig. C2425)
6 Pull the dive motor sprocket from the shaft. Inspect
the motor shaft for wear and replace motor parts if
required. (See Section 2.)
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).
8 Replace the connecting links with new, reseal the
inspection cover with silicone, and replenish the lubricat-
ing oil if needed.