Differential And Rear Axle - Taylor-Dunn SS5-34 Operation, Troubleshooting Manual

SECTION 3

Differential and Rear Axle

The differential and rear axle assemblies are slightly different between the SS5-34 and
the SS5-36/5-46 and MX-600. For this reason, we have divided this section into two
separate sub sections. The first is for the SS5-34 and the second for the SS5-36, SS5-
46 and MX-600.
The SS5-34 has a belt driven differential, while the SS5-36, SS5-46 and MX-600 are
both direct drive, helical gear driven differentials.
In these sections, we will cover how to disassemble and service these differential and
rear axle assemblies. The belt adjustments for the belt drive system will be included.
To properly service the differential, it will have to be removed. At this point, we are
assuming that the entire assembly has been removed from the vehicle and has been
placed on a clean, level work area or on a stand, designed to hold such an assembly.
An exception to this is when the axles need to be serviced. Then, the entire rear end
assembly does not need to be removed. However, for simplicity, all of the following
instructions have been written as if the rear end assembly has been removed from the
vehicle.
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