Chapter7
Axles,PlanetariesandBrakes
TableofContents
GeneralInformation..............................................................................................................................7–2
Operator’sManual.............................................................................................................................7–2
Adjustments...........................................................................................................................................7–3
PlanetaryDriveAssemblyEndplay....................................................................................................7–3
ServiceandRepairs.............................................................................................................................7–4
BrakeAssembly.................................................................................................................................7–4
BrakeInspectionandRepair..............................................................................................................7–7
PlanetaryDriveAssembly..................................................................................................................7–8
VA02SeriesPlanetaryDriveService...............................................................................................7–11
RearAxleAssembly.........................................................................................................................7–16
RearAxleService............................................................................................................................7–20
BevelGearCaseandAxleCase......................................................................................................7–22
DifferentialShafts.............................................................................................................................7–29
AxleShafts.......................................................................................................................................7–31
InputShaft/PinionGear....................................................................................................................7–33
DifferentialGear...............................................................................................................................7–37
PinionGeartoRingGearEngagement............................................................................................7–43
GearPatternMovementSummary...................................................................................................7–45
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