Disassembling Front Axle - Kubota M8540 Workshop Manual

M8540, M9540, WSM

(2) Disassembling Front Axle

Front Axle
1. Place a disassembling stand under the front axle case and
support it with a jack.
2. Disconnect the breather hose (1).
3. Remove the bracket (front) (3) mounting screws and nuts.
4. Remove the bracket (rear) (2) mounting screws and nuts.
5. Separate the front axle from front axle bracket.
(When reassembling)
Bracket mounting nut
Tightening torque
Bracket mounting screw
IMPORTANT
• Be sure to adjust the front axle pivot.
(1) Breather Hose
(2) Rear Bracket
Tie-rod
1. Pull out the cotter pin and remove the tie-rod end slotted nuts.
2. Remove the tie-rod with a tie-rod end lifter (Code No. 07909-
39051).
(When reassembling)
• Replace cotter pin with a new one.
• Bend the cotter pin as shown in the figure.
Tie-rod end slotted nut
Tightening torque Tie-rod joint lock nut
Knuckle arm mounting
screw (M12)
Separating of Front Differential Case from Bevel Gear Case
1. Remove the bevel gear case (2) and the front wheel case (3) as
a unit from the front differential case (1).
(When reassembling)
• Apply grease to the O-ring.
• Install the bevel gear case to the front differential case, noting the
O-ring.
Bevel gear case mounting
Tightening torque
screw (M16, 9T)
(1) Front Differential Case
(2) Bevel Gear Case
6-S8
FRONT AXLE
123.6 to 147.1 N·m
12.6 to 15.0 kgf·m
91.1 to 108.5 lbf·ft
166.7 to 196.1 N·m
17.0 to 20.0 kgf·m
123.0 to 144.7 lbf·ft
(3) Front Bracket
W1013843
156.9 to 176.5 N·m
16.0 to 18.0 kgf·m
115.7 to 130.2 lbf·ft
166.7 to 196.1 N·m
17.0 to 20.0 kgf·m
123.0 to 144.7 lbf·ft
77.5 to 90.2 N·m
7.9 to 9.2 kgf·m
57.1 to 66.5 lbf·ft
W1015246
259.9 to 304.0 N·m
26.5 to 31.0 kgf·m
191.7 to 224.2 lbf·ft
(3) Front Wheel Case
W1015400
KiSC issued 09, 2008 A