Service Manual

627333-A 4-9
Axle
AXLE
FRONT AXLE
Description
The rear axle is an Axle Tech axle is attached directly to
the frame with twelve M22 x 240 10.9 bolts. Weight of
the axle approximately 1150 Kg (2535 lb)
Removal
Park chassis on hard, level surface and block the rear
wheels.
Drain axle fluid into suitable container.
NOTE: Be prepard to collect and contain all fluids in an
approved container.
Place jacks under the machine and raise the frame until
the weight is off the rear wheels. Install jack stands to
securely support the machine frame.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the jack stands are rated for
supporting the weight of the machine.
Remove the wheels from the front axle.
FIG. 1: Place an alignment mark on the slide yoke in
the event the slide yoke should come apart. Remove
the four bolts (1) that mount the front driveline assembly
(2) to the front axle. Disconnect the rear drive shaft
assembly
Using a suitable lifting device support the axle (3).
Loosen and remove the twelve nuts with washer that
secure the axle. Remove the twelve M22 x 240 10.9
bolts (4) and carefully remove the axle.
Installation
Make sure the machine is adequately supporteed with
jackstands.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the jack stands are rated for
supporting the weight of the machine.
Position the axle (3) unter the machine. Raise the axle
and mount to the frame with twelve M22 x240 10.9
bolts (4) and fasten with eight nuts with washers.
IMPORTANT: Always use new nuts, or use Loctite
242-41.
Install the wheels to the axle.
Once the machine has been lowered to the ground and
the full weight applied to the wheels a final tightening
will be necessary. Tighten the twelve bolts in even
increments to 515 Nm (380 lbf - ft)
IMPORTANT: Check the bolt torque daily for the next
50 hours of operation and every 500 thereafter.
Install the front drive shaft (2) assembly to the front
axle. Mount the driveline with four bolts (1). Torque
bolts to 215 Nm (158 lbf - ft).
FIG. 1
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2
3
4