Kubota M5040 Workshop Manual page 360

M5040, M6040, M7040, WSM
Turning Torque of Spiral Bevel Pinion Shaft (Pinion Shaft Only)
1. Install the spiral bevel pinion shaft assembly only to the front axle
case.
2. Measure the turning torque of spiral bevel pinion shaft.
3. If the turning torque is not within the factory specifications, adjust
with the lock nut (1).
Turning torque of spiral
Factory spec.
bevel pinion shaft
NOTE
• After turning torque adjustment, be sure to stake the lock
nut.
(1) Lock Nut
6-S23
FRONT AXLE
1.43 to 1.56 N·m
0.145 to 0.160 kgf·m
1.05 to 1.15 lbf·ft
W1018778
KiSC issued 06, 2008 A