Axles; Remove; Install; Axle Bearings - Taylor-Dunn SS-025-34 Operation, Maintenance, And Replacement Parts Manual

Maintenance, Service, and Repair

AXLES

Remove

1. Make sure the start switch is in the "OFF"
position, then remove the key.
2. Place the forward-reverse switch in the
center "OFF" position.
3. Set the park brake.
4. Place blocks under the front wheels to
prevent vehicle movement.
5. Disconnect the battery main positive and
negative cables.
Always use a lifting strap, hoist, and jack
stands, of adequate capacity to lift and support
the vehicle. Failure to use lifting and support
devices of rated load capacity may result in
severe bodily injury.
6. Remove the rear wheel. Refer to Replace the Rear
Tire/Wheel section for information regarding
removing the rear wheel.
7. Remove the axle hub. Refer to Rear Hub/Brake
Drum section for information on removing the hub.
8. Remove the outer snap ring from the axle housing.
9. Remove the axle from the transmission assembly.
10. Remove the inner snap ring.
11. Remove the axle seal from the axle housing.
12. Refer to Rear Hub/Brake Drum section for
information on installing the hub.
13. Reconnect the main positive and negative at the
batteries, remove the blocks from the wheels, and
test drive.

Install

Install in reverse order using a new axle seal.
Transaxle - SS-536, SS-546, MX-600
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AXLE BEARINGS

Note: The axle must be removed from the
transmission for this procedure. Refer to
Remove and Install Axle for information
regarding removing the rear axle.

Remove/Install

1. Remove the hub from the axle shaft. Refer to Rear
Hub/Brake Drum for information regarding removing
the hub.
2. Press the axle bearing off of the axle shaft and
discard.
3. Press a new bearing onto the axle shaft.
4. If the axle is not to be immediately installed into a
vehicle, pack the bearing with grease and wrap it in
plastic to prevent corrosion.