979
Model Code Page
64. Powered front axle
8. 11. 1990
6000--8750 643 3
10. If you change the dust---cover apply sealing compound
Loctite 290 to the rear side. Fix the dust---cover with sex equi-
distant clips of the drift punch.
11. Fit the wheel attaching flange onto the knuckle. It should
be pushed fully home so that the outer race of the bearing is
against the bearing ro llers.
12. Heat up the outer bearing (80˚C) and push it fully home
against the outer race. Oil t he bearing.
13. Fit the ring gear and tighten the screws to 75 Nm. Apply
locking fluid Loctite 242 to the threads.
14. Check the condition of the o---ring on the planetary gear
housing and change it if necessary. Grease the o---ring. Fit the
planetary gear housing and tighten the screws to 70 Nm.
15. Fit the front wheel, tighten to 550 Nm and fill the hub with
oil. Test---run the tractor.
C. Changing steering knuckle bearings
1. Raise the tractor front end and support itwith sturdy trestles.
Removethefrontwheelfromthesidetoberepaired.
2. Disconnect the tie rod from the steering arm.
3. Support the hub with a hoist and remove the king pins by
using extractor Kukko 22---1 (see page 640/3)
4. Pull the hub carefully off the axle housing; this releases the
drive shaft.
Note! Do not damage the drive shaft inner oil seal if it is not
being changed.