ENGLISH
SERVICE MANUAL
DRIVE SYSTEM
WHEEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Preliminary operations
1.Turn the ignition key (76) to OFF position and remove it.
2.Engage the parking brake with the lever (66).
3.Check that the machine cannot move with one wheel lifted (the parking brake operates only on the front wheels). If necessary keep the machine stationary by placing wedges on the wheels contacting the ground.
4.Remove the wheel according to the following procedure.
Rear wheel removal/installation
5.Place the jack (A) (not equipped) under the relevant housing (D) in the rear axle (B), as shown in the fi gure.
6.Carefully activate the jack (A), and lift the wheel (C) until it is slightly detached from the ground.
7.Remove the mounting nuts, then remove the wheel (C).
8.Install the wheel (C) by performing steps from 5 to 7 in the reverse order. Wheel mounting nut tightening torque: 400 N·m
Front wheel removal/installation
9.Place the jack (E) (not equipped) under the relevant housing (F) on the machine side sill, in front of the wheel (G), as shown in the fi gure.
10.Carefully activate the jack (E) (not equipped), and lift the wheel (G) until it is slightly detached from the ground.
11.Remove the mounting nuts, then remove the wheel.
12.Install the wheel by performing steps from 9 to 11 in the reverse order. Wheel mounting nut tightening torque: 400 N·m
S301412
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RS 501
