Lubricate Rear Axle Shafts - Allis-Chalmers AC-130 Series Operator's Manual

Regular Maintenance
Figure 15. Arbor Lubrication Points (46" shown)

Lubricate Rear Axle Shafts

Service Interval: Yearly
We recommend removing the rear wheel hubs and lubri-
cating the axle shafts yearly. This prevents the wheel
hubs from seizing onto the axle shaft and makes future
service easier.
1. Turn off the ignition, turn off the PTO, engage the
parking brake, and block the front tires.
2. Using a jack or chain hoist positioned at the center of
the rear frame, carefully jack the unit up until the rear
tires are approximately 1"-2" (2.5-5 cm) off the
ground.
NOTE: For overall unit stability during service, do not
jack rear end higher than required for wheel removal.
3. Support the rear of the unit on jackstands positioned
under the rear frame.
NOTE: Your axle assembly may differ slightly from the
assembly pictured: the quantity of washers is adjusted to
allow a small amount of axle end-play.
4. Remove the hardware retaining the wheel assembly
to the axle and lubricate the axle shaft using anti-
seize compound or lithium grease.
5. Reinstall the components in reverse order of disas-
sembly and lower the unit. Be sure the key (A, Figure
17) is in place in the axle keyway.
Figure 16. Lubricate Deck Linkage (42" shown)
H A
B
H
Figure 17. Rear Axle Hardware
A. Key
B. Spacer
C. Wheel & Hub
D. Special Washer
E. Small Washer
F. E-Clip
G. Axle Cap
H. Large Washer
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C
D
E
G
F