Rear Axle Installation; Front Axle Removal - Snorkel SL26RTE Parts & Service Manual

REAR AXLE INSTALLATION

1. Insert the drive motor with O-ring (lubricate
O-ring before assembly) installed unto the
brake and secure the socket screws using
loctite #242 retaining compound on the screw
threads.
2. Position the drive motor and brake on the rear
axle and secure with washers and H.H. set-
screws.
3. Re-install the hose assemblies.
4. Re-install the shaft key, hub and nut. Torque
each wheel hub nut to 475 Nm (350 ft. lbs.).
5. Align the slot in the nut with the hole in the
shaft and insert the cotter pin. Do not back off
the nut to align.
6. Re-install the wheel and lug on the hub.
Torque the bolts to 123 Nm (90 ft. lbs.).
7. Lower the jack stands and remove.
8. Operate the drive system to check for leaks
and proper function.

FRONT AXLE REMOVAL

1. Park the work platform on firm, level ground
and chock the wheels to prevent the work plat-
form from moving.
2. Loosen the wheel lug bolts on the motor to be
removed.
3. Raise the front of the chassis using a 2 tonne
jack.
4. Position two 1 tonne jack stands under the
front axle to prevent the work platform from fall-
ing if the jack fails.
5. Remove the wheel lug bolts and wheel.
6. Remove the cotter pin, nut, hub and shaft key.
7. Tag and disconnect the hose assemblies.
8. Remove the adaptor hub from the hydraulic
motor.
9. Remove the cap screws and nuts followed by
the drive motor from the front axle steering
mount.
SL26/30SL
SERVICE AND REPAIR
Figure 3-6: Rear axle assembly
1 Lug bolt
3 Cotter pin
5 Adaptor hub
7 Drive motor
Figure 3-7: Front axle assembly
1 Lug bolt
3 Cotter pin
5 Adaptor hub
7 Drive motor
2 Tyre/Wheel Assem-
bly
4 Slotted nut
6 Shaft key
2 Tyre/Wheel Assem-
bly
4 Slotted nut
6 Shaft key
8 Steering mount
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