Disassembling And Assembling; Separating Front Axle - Kubota M8540 Workshop Manual

M8540, M9540, WSM

[2] DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING

(1) Separating Front Axle

Draining Front Axle Gear Case (Right and Left) and Front
Differential Case Oil
1. Refer to "7. CHECK
LUBRICANTS, FUEL AND COOLANT" at "G. GENERAL"
section.
Propeller Shaft
1. Slide the propeller shaft cover (3) after removing the screw (8).
2. Tap out the roll pins (2) and then slide the coupling (1) to the rear.
(When reassembling)
• Apply grease to the splines of the propeller shaft (5) and pinion
shaft.
• Tap in the roll pins (2) as shown in figure.
(1) Coupling
(2) Roll Pin
(3) Propeller Shaft Cover
(4) Roll Pin
Front Wheel and Power Steering Hoses
1. Check the front axle and engine are securely mounted on the
disassembly stand.
2. Remove the front wheel.
3. Lift the front axle and remove the front wheels.
4. Disconnect the power steering hoses (1), (2).
(When reassembling)
Power steering hose
retaining nut
Tightening torque
Front wheel mounting nut
(M16)
(1) Power Steering Hose 1
6-S7
FRONT AXLE
AND MAINTENANCE" and "4.
(5) Propeller Shaft
(6) Cover
(7) Coupling
(8) Screw
22.6 to 27.5 N·m
2.3 to 2.8 kgf·m
16.6 to 20.3 lbf·ft
259 to 304 N·m
26.5 to 31.0 kgf·m
191.7 to 224.2 lbf·ft
(2) Power Steering Hose 2
KiSC issued 09, 2008 A
W1013103
W1012954
W1013645