Rear Axle; Remove And Install; Replace The Axle Bearing - Taylor-Dunn B0-012-10 Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

REAR AXLE

Remove and Install

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.
Always use a lifting strap, hoist, and jack
stands, of adequate capacity to lift and
support the vehicle. Failure to use lifting
and support devices of rated load capacity
may result in severe bodily injury.
6. Raise the drive wheel off of the ground.
7. Remove the wheel assembly.
8. Place a small oil drain pan under the end of the
axle housing.
9. Remove the four axle retaining bolts. Secure the
brake body assembly, do not let it hang by the
brake hose.
10. Using a slide hammer, remove the axle from the
axle housing.
11. Remove the bearing gasket and axle seal from
the housing.
12. Install the axle in reverse order using a new gasket
and seal.
13. Reconnect the main positive and negative at the
batteries, remove the blocks from the wheels, and
test drive.
Maintenance, Service, and Repair

Replace the Axle Bearing

NOTE: The axle must be removed from the vehicle
to replace the axle bearing. Refer to section
Rear Axle: Remove and Install
information regarding removing 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.
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.
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
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 below.
for
F2/F3 Transmission
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