Differential; Axle Shaft; Remove; Install - Taylor-Dunn Bigfoot G-1500 Service And Parts Manual

Transmission

DIFFERENTIAL

WARNING
This section is one section of a complete service manual. Before starting any procedure, read all warnings and
instructions that are located in the Service Guidelines chapter.
Note: All hardware and bearings must be replaced if they are removed from the differential /ring gear assembly.
1: Remove the 4 bolts holding the ring gear to the differential. Discard bolts and nuts.
2: Remove the carrier bearings and discard.
3: Thoroughly clean the differential and ring gear.
4: Press new bearings on the carrier.
5: Install the ring gear using all new hardware and torque to 40 foot pounds.

AXLE SHAFT

WARNING
This section is one section of a complete service manual. Before starting any procedure, read all warnings and
instructions that are located in the Service Guidelines chapter.

Remove

Note: The axle is retained by an internal circlip in the axle tube. Long reach 90º circlip pliers will be required.
Remove the circlip and pull the axle from the tube.

Install

WARNING
Confirm the circlip is properly seated in the groove.
If the circlip is not seated properly, the axle may come out of the transmission during operation resulting in
loss of brakes causing severe bodily injury and/or property damage.
Push the axle assembly into the axle tube and seat the circlip in the tube.

Replace Axle Bearing

Note: Removing the bearing will damage the bearing. Any time a bearing is removed it must be replaced.
1: Remove the axle from the transmission.
2: Drill a 1/4 inch hole about 3/4 depth of the bearing retaining ring. DO NOT DRILL ALL THE WAY THROUGH
THE RING!
3: Using a chisel, strike the ring over the drilled hole to split the ring.
4: Using an arbor press and proper bearing separator, remove the bearing and discard.
5: Thoroughly clean the axle shaft and inspect. Replace the axle shaft if any damage is found.
6: Place the axle retaining circlip on the axle. DO NOT FORGET THIS STEP! If you forget the circlip then the
bearing will have to be removed and replaced.
7: Lightly lube the ID of a new bearing and retainer.
8: Place new bearing on the axle and press down to shoulder.
9: Place new retaining ring and press down to bearing,
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