62 -
Fig .
Removing Bearing Retainer Ring
using Tool J-22380 for removal of ring on 15,000 lb.
axle.
M50 Trailing Axle (single-speed)
M50 Trailing Axle (two-speed)
15.000 lb. two-speed axle
17.000 lb. two-speed axle (fig. 63)
2. P ress bearing assembly from hub:
a. 5200 and 7200 lb. axles--Position Tool J-2230 in
axle flange retaining bolt holes as shown in Fig
ure 64 and press bearing from its position.
b. 11,000, 13,500 and 15,000 lb. axles with 1 5 x 4
inch brakes—Remove the bearings by driving on
the axle shaft spacer, using the splined flange cut
from an old axle shaft (fig. 65).
c. Tool J-22360 (See fig.
15 x 5 inch brake
15,000 lb. two-speed axle
M50 trailing axle (single-speed)
F ig . 63 - Removing Wheel Hub O uter Bearing Retaining Ring
(5200
7200 Lb.
and
A xles)
) 15,000 lb. axle with
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64 -
Fig.
Removing Hub O u ter Bearing
M50, V50 and X50 trailing axle
(two-speed) (fig.
d. Tool J-22350
17,000 lb. two speed axle (fig.
3. On 11,000, 13,500 and 15,000 with 1 5 x 4 inch brakes
place axle shaft spacer in hub first. Place inner
race and roller assembly in hub--larger O.D. of rol
ler assembly towards outer end of hub--then position
bearing cup in hub—thin edge of cup toward outer
end of hub--press cup into hub, using Tool J-2223
for 5200 and 7200 lb. axles; Tool J-8114 with J-8092
drive handle for 11,000 and 13,500 lb. axle; Tool
J-5698 for 15,000 lb. with 1 5 x 4 inch brake and Tool
J-22357 with J-8092 handle for 15,000 lb. axle with
1 5 x 5 inch brake, M50 trailing axle, 15,000 lb. (Two-
Speed), M50 trailing. Tool J - 22349 with 17,000 lb.
(Two-Speed) axle (fig. 67).
4. Withdraw cup installer and install retainer ring using
pliers for 5200 and 7200 lb. axles (fig. 62) or Tool
J-22380 for 11,500, 13,500, 15,000, 17,000 lb. (Two-
Speed) axles (fig. 63).
5. P ress the bearing cup into positive contact with re
tainer ring, using Tool J-2230 for 5200 and 7200 lb.
axles as shown in Figure 64, a splined axle shaft
flange for 11,000, 13,500, and 15,000 lb. axles with
1 5 x 4 inch brake shown in Figure 65 or Tool J-22360
for 15,000 lb. axle with 15 x 5 brake and M50 trailing
axle,
15,000 lb. (two-speed); M50, trailing. Tool
J22350 for 17,000 lb. (Two-Speed) axle (fig.
NOTE:
The bearing cup-to-retainer ring seat
ing procedure is essential to assure that an ac
curate wheel bearing adjustment will be obtained,
and that the adjustment will not loosen during
vehicle operation.
Drum Replacement
Dem ountable-Type (Fig. 58)
The demountable-type drum may be separated from the
hub and removed from the vehicle without disturbing the
(5200
7200
and
Lb. Axles)
)
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