Reelmaster 5010 Series Page 6 -- 17 Chassis (Rev. C)
Axle Pivot Bushings (Fig. 11)
The rear axle must be held in place snugly by the axle
pivot pin. Excessive movement of the axle, which is
characterized by erratic steering, might indicate worn
axlepivotbushings. Tocorrecttheproblem, replace the
bushings (item 36).
1. Remove rear axle from machine (see Rear Axle Re-
moval in this section).
2. Use abushingremovaltooltoextractbothaxle pivot
bushingsfromtheaxlepivottube.Takecaretonotdam-
age bore of pivot tube during bushing removal. Clean
theinsideofthetubetoremovedirtandforeignmaterial.
3. Apply grease to the inside and outside of the new
bushings.Useanarborpresstoinstallthebushingsinto
thefrontandbackoftheaxlepivottube.Bushingsmust
be flush with the axle tube.
4. Install rear axle to machine (see R ear Axle Installa-
tion in this section).
Rear Axle Spindle Bushings (Fig. 11)
The rear wheel spindles must fit snugly in the rear axle.
Excessivemovementof the spindleintheaxle mightin-
dicate that the spindle bushings (item 43) are worn and
must be replaced.
1. Remove rear axle from machine (see Rear Axle Re-
moval in this section).
2. Remove cotter pin and slotted hex nut that secure
the tie rod end to the drag link. Separate the tie rod end
from the drag link.
3. If right side spindle is being removed, remove cotter
pinand slottedhexnutthatsecure steeringcylinderball
joint to drag link. Separate steering cylinder from drag
link.
4. Remove the flange head screw, spindle cap and re-
taining ring that secure the wheel spindle into the axle
tube. Slide the spindle and wheel assembly out of the
axletubetoexposethespindlebushings.Locateandre-
trieve thrust washer (item 19) from wheel spindle shaft.
5. Use abushing removal tool to extract both bushings
from the axle tube. Take care to not damage the bore of
theaxletube.Cleantheinsideoftheaxletubetoremove
any dirt or foreign material.
6. Apply grease to the inside and outside of the new
bushings.Useanarborpresstoinstallthebushingsinto
thetopandbottomoftheaxletube.Press bushings into
tube until flange shoulder bottoms on tube.
7. Thoroughly clean the spindle shaft. Inspect the
spindle for wear and replace if w orn or damaged.
8. Install thrust washer (item 19) onto the spindle shaft
and slide the shaft up through the axle tube. Hold the
wheelandspindleshaftassemblyinplaceandinstallthe
retainingring (item13)ontotheend ofthespindleshaft.
9. Install the spindle cap and flange head screw.
10.Connect the tie rod end to the drag link with slotted
hex nut and cotter pin.
11.If separated, secure steering cylinder ball joint to
drag link with slotted hex nut and cotter pin.
12.Install rear axle to machine (see Rear Axle Installa-
tion in this section).
13.Lubricate the steering spindles through the grease
fittings on the rear axle.
14.Check rear wheel toe--in (see Traction Unit Opera-
tor’s Manual).
15.After all adjustments have been made, make sure
thatnocontact is made between any machine compon-
ents as the wheels are moved from lock to lock. Re-
adjust if necessary.
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