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Axle Shafts
The following procedures assume the rear axle assem- bly has been removed from the machine (see Rear Axle Assembly Removal in this section).
Axle Shaft Removal
1. | Remove the axle cover mounting screws. Remove |
the axle cover from the axle case as an assembly | |
(Fig. 27). | |
2. | Use a bearing puller to remove the bearing and bevel |
gear as shown (Fig. 28). | |
3. | Remove the shims, spacer and retaining ring. Drive |
the axle out of the bearing and cover. Remove and dis- |
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Figure 27
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(23 to 27
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card the axle shaft seal. |
4. Inspect all gears, shafts, bearings, spacers and |
cases for damage and wear. Replace components as |
necessary. |
Axle Shaft Installation
1.Coat new axle shaft seal with grease and install in axle cover as shown (Fig. 29).
2.Press the axle cover and bearing assembly onto the axle shaft. Press only on the inner race of the cover bearing (Fig. 29).
3.Install retaining ring, spacer and correct combination of bearing shims. Install bevel gear and bearing.
4.Coat a new
20ft-lb (23 to 27 N--m).
1. | Axle case | 3. | Mounting screw (6 used) |
2. | Axle cover assembly | 4. |
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Figure 28
1. | Bearing | 4. | Spacer |
2. | Bevel gear | 5. | Retaining ring |
3. | Bearing shims |
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Axles, Planetaries and Brakes
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| Figure 29 |
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1. | Axle shaft seal | 3. | Bearing |
2. | Axle cover | 4. | Axle shaft |
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