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

SERVICE AND REPAIR

FRONT AXLE INSTALLATION

1. Position the drive motor into the steering mount and secure the cap screws and nuts.
2. Re-install the adaptor on the hydraulic motor.
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.). 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.
5. Re-install the wheel and lug bolts onto the hub. Torque the lug bolts to 123 Nm (90 ft. lbs.).
6. Lower the jack stands and remove.
7. Operate the drive system to check for leaks and proper function.

AXLE CYLINDER

REMOVAL

Ensure the platform is fully lowered and the machine is on a firm level ground.
1. Remove and cap the hoses.
2. Remove the pivot pins.
3. Remove the cylinder.

INSTALLATION

1. Attach both ends of the cylinder to mounts with pivot pins and retaining bolts.
2. Torque the retaining bolts to 203 Nm (150 ft. lbs.).
3. Connect all hoses.
4. Jack up the front axle and support.
5. With the engine running, oscillate the axle from side to side slowly to bleed air from the cylin-
der and hoses.
6. Lower the axle to the ground.
7. Operate the work platform over rough terrain and check for proper function and leaks. This
is done by elevating the platform above 2 m (levelling may be required). Drive the platform
so that one wheel drives up an incline of 150 mm (6 inches). The platform should continue
to drive until the wheel diagonally opposite lifts of the ground and the tilt sensor is activated.
If this cannot be achieved, either the float cylinder contains air or the float cylinder solenoid
valve is faulty.

STEERING CYLINDER

REMOVAL
1. Mark and disconnect the hose assemblies from the fittings and immediately cap the openings
to prevent foreign material from entering.
2. Remove the setscrews securing the rod ends to the steering linkage.
3. Remove the setscrews and locknuts that fasten the cylinder assembly to the chassis.
4. Remove the cylinder from the chassis.
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C A U T I O N
!
ONLY use a puller to remove the hub. Using any other method of
removal may damage the drive motor housing and void the war-
ranty.
Clean all ttings before disconnecting the hose assemblies. Plug all
port holes and hose assemblies immediately to prevent contamina-
tion from dust and debris.
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SL26/30SL