Rear Axle; Tires And Wheels - Taylor-Dunn B0-050-00 Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

Maintenance, Service, and Repair

REAR AXLE

Your vehicle is configured with one of two types of rear hubs. One can be removed from the rear axle
and the other is an integral part of the rear axle. The service of both of these axles is addressed in this
section as follows:
The removable hub will be referred to as "Removable Hub."
The non-removable hub will be referred to as "Non-Removable Hub."
Refer to the illustrations on the previous page to identify the type of hub on your vehicle.
NOTE: The tire/wheel assembly must be removed for these procedures.
Remove and Install Axle - Removable Hub
6. Remove the rear wheel. Refer to Replace the Rear
Tire/Wheel section for information regarding
removing the rear wheel.
7. Remove the axle hub. Refer to Rear Hub/Brake
Drum section for information on removing the hub.
8. Remove the outer snap ring from the axle housing.
9. Remove the axle from the transmission assembly.
HINT: Use a slide hammer threaded onto the
10. Remove the inner snap ring.
11. Remove the axle seal from the axle housing.
12. Install the axle in reverse order using a new axle seal.
13. Refer to Rear Hub/Brake Drum section for information on installing the hub.
14. Reconnect the main positive and negative at the batteries, remove the blocks from the wheels,
and test drive.
Refer to Tires and Wheels section for information on removing
the tire and wheel assembly.
1. Make sure the key-switch is in the "OFF" position, then remove
the key.
2. Place the forward-reverse switch in the center "OFF" position.
3. Set the park brake.
4. Place blocks under the front wheels to prevent vehicle movement.
5. Disconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
end of the axle shaft.
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