Replace The Axle Bearing - Taylor-Dunn SC-011-59 Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

Transmission

REPLACE THE AXLE BEARING

NOTE: The axle must be removed from the vehicle to replace the axle
NOTE: A 10-ton press is required to replace the axle bearing.
NOTE: The axle bearing will be damaged when it is removed.
1. Place the axle in a press and remove the bearing and bearing retainer.
2. Lightly lubricate the axle shaft.
3. Install a new bearing and bearing retainer and press into place.
NOTE: Some axle configurations have an
bearing. Refer to section Rear Axle: Remove and Install for
information regarding removing the axle.
The axle bearing retainer will be damaged when it is removed. Do
not reuse the axle bearing retainer. Reinstalling the original bearing
retainer may result in the axle falling out of the transmission resulting
in severe bodily injury or property damage.
Old axle bearings may explode while being removed. Place a cage
around the axle bearing that will contain all debris if the bearing
explodes. Failure to place a cage around the axle bearing could result
in severe bodily injury or property damage.
o-ring around the axle bearing. The
bearing should be orientated so that
the o-ring is farthest away from the axle
hub. See the illustration to the right.
Transmission
R
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