Service Manual

8.7
FINAL DRIVE
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7. Torque the wheel hub castle nut to specification and install
a NEW cotter pin. Tighten nut slightly if necessary to align
cotter pin holes.
8. Install the front wheel and (4) wheel nuts. Torque wheel
nuts to specification.
9. Rotate wheel and check for smooth operation. Bend both
ends of cotter pin around end of spindle in different
directions.
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
Removal
1. Elevate front of vehicle and safely support machine under
the frame area.
2. Remove the (4) wheel nuts and remove the front wheel (see
“Wheel Removal”).
3. Remove the cotter pin and loosen the front wheel hub castle
nut. Remove the nut and (2) cone washers from the front
wheel hub assembly.
4. Remove the (2) brake caliper mounting bolts and caliper.
CAUTION: Do not hang the caliper by the brake line. Use
wire to hang caliper to prevent damage to the brake line.
5. Remove the front wheel hub assembly.
= T
Wheel Hub Castle Nut:
80 ft. lbs. (108 Nm)
= T
Wheel Nuts:
Steel Wheels: 45 ft. lbs. (61 Nm)
Aluminum Wheels: 75 ft. lbs. (102 Nm)
80 ft. lbs.
(108 Nm)
NEW Cotter Pin
CAUTION
Serious injury may result if machine tips or falls.
Be sure machine is secure before beginning this
service procedure. Always wear eye protection.
Castle Nut
Cotter Pin
Cone
Washers
Remove
Caliper