Axle Removal - JLG G5-18A Service Manual

Axles, Drive Shafts, Wheels and Tires
5.3.5

Axle Removal

WARNING
An improperly supported machine can fall, causing
death or severe personal injury. Safely raise and
adequately support the machine so that it will remain
stable and in place before attempting to remove an axle.
Failure to follow the safety practices could result in
death or serious injury.
The front and rear axle assemblies differ in that the front
axle assembly is equipped with a drop box, hydraulic
drive pump, parking brake mechanism and a limited-slip
feature; the rear axle has none of these. The following
steps outline a typical axle removal procedure, suitable
for either the front or the rear axle assembly.
Cleanliness is extremely important. Before attempting to
remove the axle, thoroughly clean the machine. Avoid
spraying water or cleaning solution on the stabilizer
solenoids and other electrical components. If using a
steam cleaner, seal all openings before steam cleaning.
Note: Clear the work area of all debris, unnecessary
personnel, etc. Allow sufficient space to raise the
machine and to remove the axle.
1. Park the machine on a firm, level surface, fully
retract the boom, lower the boom, place the
transmission control lever in (N) NEUTRAL, engage
the park brake and shut the engine OFF.
2. Place an Do Not Operate Tag on both the ignition
key switch and steering wheel, stating that the
machine should not be operated.
3. Open the engine covers. Allow the system fluids to
cool.
4. Disconnect the battery negative (-) cable at the
battery negative (-) terminal.
5. If the axle will be disassembled after removal, the oil
will have to be drained. Loosen the breather to
release possible internal pressure, then tighten
breather with a torque wrench to 9 lb-ft (12 Nm).
6. If the axle will be disassembled after removal, place
a suitable receptacle under the axle (1), drop box (2)
and wheel hubs (3) drain plugs. Remove the drain
plugs and allow the axle oil to drain into the
receptacle. Transfer the used axle oil into a suitable
covered container, and label the container as "Used
Oil." Dispose of the used oil at an approved recycling
facility.
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7. Label, disconnect and cap the steering and brake
lines at the axle. Wipe up any spilled oil.
8. Block the front and rear of both tires on the axle that
is not being removed. Ensure that the machine will
remain in place during axle removal before
proceeding.
9. Raise the machine using a suitable jack or hoist.
Place suitable supports under both sides of the
frame and lower the machine onto the supports.
Ensure that the machine will remain in place during
axle removal.
10. Support the axle that is being removed with a suitable
jack, hoist or overhead crane and sling. DO NOT
raise the axle or the machine.
11. Mark and remove both wheel and tire assemblies
from the axle that is being removed. (Refer to
Section 5.5.1, "Removing Wheel and Tire Assembly
from Machine.")
Note: The wheel and tire assemblies must be re-installed
later with the directional tread pattern "arrows" facing in
the direction of forward travel.
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