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AXLE ASSEMBLY 3.6
1
Lower the boom arms and shut off the engine.
2
Raise and block clear of the surface the loader side of
the loader the wheel studs are to be changed on.
3
Remove the wheel the studs are to be replaced on.
4
Remove the damaged or broken stud by rotating the
axle so the damaged stud is at the 12:00 o’clock position
as shown in fig. C209. The axle “tower” is relieved, or
notch, in this location to allow stud removal without
removing the axle assembly.
2
Strike the stud with a hammer to remove from the
axle flange. (fig. C209)
Axle Stud Replacement
C209
C210
C211
4
Place a wheel nut on the stud and use it to draw the
stud into place in the axle flange as you tighten it. (fig.
C211)
5
Replace the wheel and torque the wheel nuts to 100
to 110 lbs/ft. (135 to 149 nm)
3
Place a new stud in position behind the axle flange.
Line up the splines on the stud with the splines cut into
the axle flange. (fig. C210)
IMPORTANT
Torque the wheel nuts
daily to prevent stud and/
or wheel damage.
C1658
Torque wheel nuts daily
