Rev. A
Reelmaster 5200-D/5400-DDifferential Axle Page 6 - 6
6. Center punch and drill a 1/4 inch hole (approximate)
into the outside of the bearing retainer to a depth of
about 3/4 the thickness of the retainer (Fig. 10).
IMPORTANT: Drilling completely through the re-
tainer ring will damage the axle shaft.
Figure 10
7. Place a chisel in position across the drilled hole and
strike sharply to break the retainer (Fig. 11). Remove
and discard the retainer.
WARNING
Wear protective safety goggles when breaking
the retaining ring. Personal injury could result
from flying metal particles. Keep all personnel
away during this procedure.
Figure 11
8. Remove the bearing.
9. Remove and discard the outer seal plate.
10.Inspect all components for wear and damage
(Fig. 12). Replace the hub and shaft if the seal has
grooved the axle surface more that 1/64 inch (0.4 mm).
Figure 12
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