Front Axle Removal; Front Axle Installation; Front Axle Repair; Fuel Tank And Dash Panel Remove And Install - Sabre 1338 Gear Technical Manual

REPAIR

FRONT AXLE REMOVAL

1. Safely support front of tractor.
2. Remove front wheels. See "FRONT WHEELS
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION" on page 4.
C
3. Disconnect draft arms (D) from axle.
4. Remove tie rods (C) at spindle arms.
5. Remove muffler shield(s) and muffler (B).
Lock Nut
Bushing
(1997–)
Vehicle Frame
6. Remove pivot cap screw (A).
7. Remove axle and replace parts as necessary.

FRONT AXLE INSTALLATION

1. Grease and install axle. Tighten pivot cap screw to
54 N•m (40 lb-ft)
2. Install muffler. Tighten pivot cap screw to
19—30 N•m (168—265 lb-in.)
3. Install muffler shield(s).
4. Connect tie rods to axle (long leg in axle spindle).
5. Connect draft arms to axle.
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A
D
Washer
Bushing
Pivot
Cap Screw

FRONT AXLE REPAIR

1. Remove axle. See "FRONT AXLE REMOVAL" on
page 5.
2. Remove bushing (I), you may need to use a driver
and hammer or an hydraulic press.
NOTE: If new axle is being installed, original bushing
B
can be used if in good condition.
3. Grease axle pivot ID and bushing OD and install.
Tighten lock nut (B) to specification.
4. Grease spindle shafts (Q) before installing rims.
C
Lock Nut
54 N•m (40 lb-ft)
M55893
Tie Rod
Bushing
FUEL TANK AND DASH PANEL
REMOVE AND INSTALL
1. Disconnect battery ground (—) cable.
Washer
MISCELLANEOUS
Washer
Bushing
Washer
4 Used
Cap Screw
Cotter Pin
A
B
Grease
Fitting
Washer
E
C
D
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