Rear Wheel Spindle Bushing Service
The rear wheel spindles must fit snugly in the rear axle.
Excessive movement of the spindle in the axle indicates
that the bushings are probably worn and must be re-
placed.
1. Disconnect the hydraulic hoses from the steering
cyl
inder. Put caps or plugs on the fittings and hoses to
prevent contamination.
NOTE: To ease reassembly, tag each of the hoses to
show their correct position on the steering cylinder.
2. Remove the cap screw securing the end of the axle
pin to the chassis (Fig. 17).
3. Jack up the frame (just ahead of the rear wheels) until
pressure is taken off the axle pin. Support the machine
with jackstands to prevent it from falling. Pull the axle
pin out to release the rear axle and washer(s) from the
frame.
NOTE: Several washers may have been i
nstalled be-
tween the axle pivot tube and frame during manufac-
ture. Make sure the same number of washers are
installed during reassembly.
4. Carefully roll the entire rear axle and wheel assembly
o
ut from under the machine.
5. Remove two (2) nuts to disconnect the tie rod end
from the spindle arm.
6. Remove the snap ring and washers that secure the
wheel spindle into the axle tube. Slide the spindle and
wheel assembly out of the axle tube to expose the
bushings.
7. Use a punch and hammer t
o drive both bushings out
of the axle tube. Clean the inside of the axle tube to
remove any dirt and foreign material.
8. Apply grease t
o the inside and outside of the new
bushings. Use an arbor press to install the bushings into
the top and bottom of the axle tube. The bushings must
be flush with the axle tube.
9. Wipe the spindle
shaft with a rag to remove any dirt
and grease. Inspect the spindles for wear and replace
as necessary.
10. Install a washer onto the spindle shaft and push the
shaft through the axle tube. Hold the wheel and spindle
shaft assembly in place and install the washer flat
washer and snap ring onto the end of the spindle shaft.
11. Connect the tie rod end to the spindl
e bracket with
one (1) nut. Tighten the nut to a torque of 25 - 33 ft-lb.
Install the jam nut and tighten against the other nut to
secure tie rod end.
12. Mount the axle t
o the frame with the axle pin. The
washer(s) must be positioned the between the front end
of the pivot tube and the frame (see the NOTE after
step 3). Secure the axle pin in place with the cap screw.
13. Remove the j
ackstands and lower the machine to
the shop floor.
14. Install the hydraulic hoses to the steering cylinder.
15. Lubricate the steering spindle and rear axle pivot.
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