Service manual

AXLE, SPROCKET AND BEARINGS
Removal And Installation
The tools listed will be needed to do the following
procedure:
MEL1242 – Port–a–Power
MEL1202B – Axle Bearing Service Set
NOTE: The procedure shown for removal and
installation of the axle, sprocket and
bearings is for a front axle. This procedure
will be the same for the rear axle also (See
Page 4–8 for rear chaincase cover removal).
Lift and block the loader. (See Page 1–1)
Remove the front panel/steering lever assembly. (See
Page 3–1.)
Remove the front cover. (See Page 4–8.)
Remove the fluid from the chaincase. (See Page 4–27.)
Loosen the axle sprocket bolt (Item 1) [A].
Installation: Tighten the axle sprocket bolt to 475–525
ft.–lbs. (644–710 Nm) torque.
Remove the bolts (Item 1) [B] and plate.
Installation: Tighten the bolts to 175–190 ft.–lbs.
(240–260 Nm) torque.
Remove the two wheel studs (Item 2) [B] across from
each other.
Install a puller (Item 1) [C] on the wheel hub.
Remove the hub from the axle.
Install a Port–a–Power ram between the two sprockets
[D].
NEVER STAND IN–LINE OF THE HUB WHEN
REMOVING A HUB FROM AN AXLE. The hub
has a tapered fit on the axle end and can come
off the axle with great force and cause serious
injury.
W–2186–0395
Never work on a machine with the lift arms up
unless the lift arms are secured by an approved
lift arm support device. Failure to use an
approved lift arm support device can allow the
lift arms or attachment to fall and cause injury
or death.
W–2059–0598
A
P–04810
1
C
P–04849
1
D
P–04809
853, 853H Loader
–4–11– Service Manual
B
P–04850
2
1
2