Axle Shaft; Remove; Install - Taylor-Dunn B5-540-48XL Service And Replacement Parts Manual

B5-440-36 / B5-440-48 / B5-540-48XL / BF-030-48

AXLE SHAFT

WARNING
This section is one section of a complete service
manual. Before starting any procedure, read all
warnings and instructions that are located in the
Service Guidelines chapter.
Note: The transaxle does not have to be removed for this
procedure.
Note: The axle hub bolt has a special thread locking
compound applied to the threads. If this bolt is
removed, it must be replaced.
Note: The hub or rotor does not have to be removed but if
they are to be replaced, then it is easier to remove
them before removing the axle from the housing.
Note: If replacing the axle seal then the axle tube must be removed but the axle does not have to be removed
from the tube.

Remove

1: Raise the rear of the vehicle and support with
jack stands.
2: Drain the oil from the 3rd member. Refer to
Change Oil in this section.
3: Release the park brake.
4: Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tires and Wheels section.
5: Remove the four bolts holding the axle retaining
plate to the axle tube.
6: Remove the axle retaining plate and brake body
assembly as one unit.
7: Secure the brake body assembly, do not let it
hang by the brake hose.
8: Pull the axle out of the housing.
9: Inspect the interior of the axle tube for oil. Any oil
in the axle tube is an indication of a leaking seal.
The tube must be removed to replace the seal.
10: Inspect all bearings for roughness or play and
replace as needed.
MB-440-06
WARNING
The axle retaining plate bolts have a pre-applied
thread locking compound. They are intended for one
time use only. If removed they must be replaced.
Reusing the original bolts could cause loss of brakes
resulting in severe bodily injury and/or property
damage.
WARNING
The hub bolts have a pre-applied thread locking
compound. They are intended for one time use only. If
removed they must be replaced. Reusing the original
bolts could result in a wheel separating from the axle
and loss of brakes resulting in severe bodily injury
and/or property damage.

Install

1: Install in reverse order of removal
• Lubricate the external bearing O-ring.
• Brush a light coat of grease onto the axle
splines and where the seal rides on the axle
shaft.
• Use new bolts for the axle retaining plate.
• If the wheel hub was removed, install the
hub and rotor. Torque the hub bolt to the
specification listed in the table at the end of this
section.
2: Fill with oil to the level of the fill plug threads.
Refer to Check Oil Level procedure.
3: Set the park brake.
4: Lower the vehicle and test drive.
Transaxle
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