Install seal with garter
spring facing towards
hydraulic motor
Figure 23
Disassembling Axle Housing
1. Remove axle from machine before disassembling:
A. Jack up rear of machine and support from frame
wi
th jack stands.
B. Remove wheels from axle.
C. Remove hydraulic motor. Do not disconnect hy-
dr
aulic lines from motor.
D. Support axle with a jack, then remove axle pivot
pin
to separate axle from frame.
E. Pull axle out from under machine
and put on a
work bench.
F. Be sure to account for thrust washers between
axle pivot and frame.
2. Remove bolts (Fig. 23, Item 5) securing adapter to
axle
housing and remove adapter.
3. Separate axle housing by removing bolts.
4. Pull out differential shaft (Fig. 17, Item 14) from
h
ousing (B).
5. Remove differential gear assembly (Fig. 17, Items
3 - 11) from axle housing (A).
6. Pull out differential shaft from housing (A).
Disassembling Sleeve Assembly
1. Remove sleeve (Item 4) from adaptor case.
Str
aighten tab washer (Fig. 23, Item 8) and remove
sleeve (lock) nut (Item 9).
2. Use a press or tap lightly on shaft
end to force pinion
shaft out of case.
3. Remove oil seal (Item 6) and bearings (Item 1 and 11)
as necessary.
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Rev. C
Reelmaster
®
335-D