Removing And Installing The Rear Axles (Disc Brakes) - Taylor-Dunn B0-T48-48 Manual

Maintenance, Service, and Repair
REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE REAR AXLES
(DISC BRAKES)
The oil level in the housing is above the bottom of
the axle flange. To minimize oil spills, raise the side
of the vehicle high enough so that the oil level is below
the bottom of the axle flange. If both axles are to be
removed, you must drain all of the oil from the
housing.
NOTE: This procedure does not require
NOTE: The axle hub bolt has a special
6. If required, drain the oil from the 3rd member.
7. Raise the rear of the vehicle and support with jack stands.
8. Release the park brake.
9. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tires and Wheels
section
regarding removing the tire and wheel assembly.
a. If the axle shaft, hub or bearing is to be replaced
then remove the hub bolt, wheel hub and disc rotor
at this time.
10. Remove the four bolts attached to the axle
retaining plate.
that the rear end or drive
assembly be removed from the
vehicle.
thread locking compound
applied to the threads. If this bolt
is removed, it must be replaced.
1. Make sure the key-switch is in the "OFF" position, then remove
the key.
2. Place the forward-reverse switch in the center "OFF" position.
3. If equipped with a hand operated park brake, set the brake.
4. Place blocks under the front wheels to prevent vehicle movement.
5. Disconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
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.
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