September 2016
Part No. 1272852
GTH-5519
3-21
Section 3 • Repair Procedures
Axle
5-1
Axle
How to Remove the Axle
WARNING
Bodily injury hazard. This
procedure requires specific
repair skills, lifting equipment
and a suitable workshop.
Attempting this procedure
without these skills and tools
could result in death or serious
injury and significant component
damage. Dealer service is
required.
1 Chock the wheels.
2 Remove the fasteners securing the driveshaft
to the axle. Remove the driveshaft from the
machine.
3 Tag and remove the hydraulic hoses from the
axle.
WARNING
Bodily injury hazard. Spraying
hydraulic oil can penetrate and
burn skin. Loosen hydraulic
connections very slowly to allow
the oil pressure to dissipate
gradually. Do not allow oil to
squirt or spray.
4 Loosen the lug nuts of both wheels on the axle
to be removed. Do not remove the lug nuts.
5 Raise the end of the machine until the tires are
off the ground. Place blocks under the chassis
for support.
WARNING
Crushing hazard. The chassis
will fall if not properly supported.
6 Remove the lug nuts. Remove the tire and
wheel assembly from both ends of the axle.
7 Support and secure the axle to an appropriate
lifting device.
8 Use a soft metal drift to remove the pivot pin.
9 Remove the fasteners securing the axle to the
chassis. Remove the axle from the machine.
WARNING
Crushing hazard. The axle will
fall if not properly supported
when the fasteners are removed
from the machine.
Bolt torque speci
fi
cation
Axle mounting bolts
515 ft-lbs
700 Nm
