Transaxle Assembly; Remove Transaxle From Frame - Yale ERP15-20VT Service Manual

1300 YRM 1330

REMOVE TRANSAXLE FROM FRAME

WARNING
The lift truck must be put on blocks for some types
of maintenance and transaxle repair. The removal
of the battery, mast, transaxle, or the counterweight
will cause large changes in the center of gravity.
Position additional blocks under the frame when the
lift truck is on blocks, so the lift truck cannot tip
over.
1. Remove mast assembly.
See Mast Repair, 2- and 3-Stage High Visibility
Masts 4000 YRM 1386 for European lift truck mod-
els
• ERP15-20VT (G807)
• ERP16-20VF (A955)
See Mast Repair, 2-, 3-, And 4-Stage Heavy Duty
Masts 4000 YRM 1405 for European and American
lift truck models
• ERP15-20VT (ERP030-040VT) (G807)
• ERP16-20VF (ERP30-40VF) (A955)
2. Turn key switch to OFF position and disconnect bat-
tery.
3. Position lift truck frame on blocks so drive tires are
suspended off the floor.
See Periodic Maintenance 8000 YRM 1339 for lift
truck models
• ERP15-20VT (ERP030-040VT) (G807)
See Periodic Maintenance 8000 YRM 1373 for lift
truck models
• ERP16-20VF (ERP30-40VF) (A955)
4. Remove drive tire lug nuts and drive tire and wheel
assembly.
5. Disconnect transaxle speed sensor connector from
main wiring harness.
6. Disconnect parking brake connector from main
wiring harness.
7. Disconnect manual override cable from parking
brakes.

Transaxle Assembly

8. Tag and disconnect power cables from traction mo-
9. Disconnect traction motor temperature sensor at
10. Disconnect service brake line from port on
11. Loosen, but do not remove, five mounting cap-
The transaxle and traction motor assemblies are
heavy. Be sure that all lifting devices are suitable
and of adequate capacity to lift the transaxle and
traction motor.
12. Position a floor jack under transaxle assembly.
Check that cables, hoses, and wires do not interfere
with the removal of the transaxle assembly.
13. Remove five capscrews and washers holding
The transaxle and traction motor assemblies are
heavy. Be sure that all lifting devices are suitable
and of adequate capacity to lift the transaxle and
traction motor.
14. Transfer transaxle assembly from floor jack to a
tor studs.
traction motor.
transaxle. Cap brake line and plug port on transaxle
to reduce the possibility of contamination entering
brake system.
screws and nuts that hold transaxle assembly on
lift truck.
WARNING
Make sure assembly is properly balanced on floor
jack so it will not fall once mounting capscrews
have been removed.
CAUTION
transaxle on lift truck frame.
transaxle assembly from lift truck frame using floor
jack.
WARNING
clean workbench using an appropriate sling and
overhead lifting device.
Transaxle Assembly
Carefully lower
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