Rear Axle Removal and Installation
0.032″
0.018″
″
0.318″
Apply Loctite
0.018
45 - 55 ft-lb
Figure 10
1. Remove drive shaft (see Drive Shaft Service). 6
. Remove capscrew (Item 4) from pin (Item 44). Re-
move pin (Item 44) from axle support, allowing axle to
2. Thoroughly clean around hydraulic hoses connec- be lowered to floor and removed.
tions to steering cylinder. Mark hoses so they will be
installed correctly during reassembly. Disconnect hoses 7. Reverse steps 1 - 7 to install axle.
from fittings on steering cylinder. Put plugs or caps on
open hoses and fittings to prevent contamination of Install washers (Items 14, 15, 43) between axle and
hydraulic system. axle support.:
3. Loosen rear wheel capscrews (
Item 39).
Item 14 (qty. 2) is 0.018″ thick.
Item 15 is 0.318″ thick.
Item 43 is 0.032″ thick.
4. Block front tires and jack up rear of machine until there
is approximately one inch clearance between rear tires
Apply medium strength locktite to capscrew (Item 4)
and the ground. SECURELY BLOCK FRAME.
before installing to secure pin (Item 44).
5. Remove rear wheels and wheel spacers (Item 41).
NOTE: To hold wheel spacer (Item 41) on hub w
hen
installing wheel, apply a small amount of grease to hub
s
ide of spacer before putting into position on hub.
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