MCi Crusader II 1989 Maintenance Manual page 33

Date
1-1-89
·Page
2-5
MC-9 MAINTENANCE MANUAL
2. Remove the plug from bottom of axle housing and drain
lubricant from the assembly.
3. Remove the stud nuts and washers from the flanges of
both axle shafts .
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4. Loosen the tapered dowels in the flanges of both axle
shafts as follows.
WARNING: Wear safe eye protection. Do
not hit the round driving lugs on the head of
axle shafts. Lugs can .break and cause
injury.
a. Hold a 1 ½-inch-diameter brass drift against the center
of the axle shaft, inside the round driving lugs (Figure 2- 7).
Figure 2· 7. Loosening Shaft And Dowels.
NOTE: A 1
1
h-inch-diameter brass hammer
can be used as a drift.
b. Hit the end of the drift with a large hammer (five to six
pounds) and the axle shaft and tapered dowels will loosen.
CAUTION: Do not use a chisel or wedge
to
loosen the axle shafts and dowels. The
chisel or wedge can damage the hub, axle
shafts and oil seals.
5. Remove the tapered dowels and both axle shafts from the
axle assembly.
6. Place a hydraulic roller jack under the differential carrier
to support the assembly (Figure 2-8).
Figure 2-8. Supporting Carrier Assembly.
7. Remove all but the top two carrier-to-housing capscrews
or stud nuts and washers.
8. Loosen the top two carrier-to-housing fasteners and
leave attached to the assembly. The fasteners will hold the
carrier in the housing.
9. Loosen the differential carrier in the axle housing. Use a
leather mallet to hit the mounting flange of carrier at several
points.
NOTE: Some carrier models have threaded
puller screw holes in the mounting flange.
Puller screws can be used to loosen and
pull the carrier from the axle housing. If
puller screws are used, clean the threaded
holes before the puller screws are installed.
10. After carrier is loosened. remove the top two fasteners.
Carefully remove the carrier from the axle housing using the
hydraulic roller jack. Use a pry bar that has a round end to help
remove the carrier from the. housing.
CAUTION: When using a pry bar be careful
not to damage the carrier or housing flange.
Damage to these surfaces will cause oil
leaks.
11. Remove and discard the carrier-to-housing gasket
12. Lift the differential carrier by the input yoke or flange and
put the assembly in a repair stand. Figure 2-9 shows the carrier
in a stand. Such a stand may be purchased; see tools at end of
this section. Do not lift the carrier assembly by hand; use a lifting
tool.
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