Service Manual

627333-A 4-11
Axle
REAR AXLE (DOG WALK CHASSIS)
Description
The rear axle is an Axle Teck axle is attached directly to
the frame with twelve M22 x 300 10.9 bolts. Weight of
the axle approximately 1150 Kg (2535 lb)
Removal
Park chassis on hard, level surface and block the front
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 rear axle.
FIG. 3: 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 rear driveline assembly
(2) to the rear axle. Disconnect the rear drive shaft
assembly
Remove at both sides the hitch support (3) underneath
the axle.
Using a suitable lifting device support the axle (4).
Loosen and remove the twelve M22 x 300 10.9 bolts
(5) 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 (4) unter the machine. Raise the axle
and mount to the frame with twelve M22 x300 10.9
bolts (5). Use Loctite 242-41.
Install the hitch supports (3).
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 rear drive shaft assembly (2) to the rear axle.
Mount the driveline with four bolts (1), use Loctite
242-41. Torque bolts to 215 Nm (158 lbf - ft).
FIG. 3
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2
3
3
5
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