AGCO 4 - 3
MF 2600 H Series Workshop Service Manual
Splitting the tractor
4A.2SPLITTING THE TRACTOR BETWEEN
THE FRONT AXLE AND ENGINE
Splitting Procedure
Removal
WARNING :
Take care to keep the
front axle assembly level once it has
been withdrawn from the engine,
otherwise it could lead to improper
balance and cause injury.
1.
If the tractor is four-wheel drive, first disconnect the
drive shaft at the front axle end. To turn the drive
shaft to gain access to the coupling split pin it may
be necessary to move the tractor under power. The
shaft cannot be turned without the engine running.
Remove the drive shaft assembly.
2.
Apply the tractor parking brake, remove the front
weights (if fitted), and fit chocks to hold the rear
wheels
4.
Disconnect the air cleaner hoses and the inlet
manifold
4A.1 SPECIFICATION
C
oupler Rear Drive end float
:
0.014 to 0.1 inch ( 0.38 to 2.54 mm ).
Torque Values
Front support Casting to Engine
:
173.32 lbf. ft. (235 Nm).
Engine to Transmission Case
:
50 – 57 lbf. ft. (68 – 77 Nm).
Transmission Case to Centre Housing
:
70 – 80 lbf. ft. (95 – 108 Nm).
Special Tool
SER / 054
:
Tractor Spliting stand
5. Remove the shields on each side of radiator
6.
Disconnect the wire harness ends on the
Front, from headlights and air filter
restriction
s
ensor remove the bonnet from the
assembly.
7.
Drain the cooling system via the drain plugs on
the radiator and cylinder block.
8.
Disconnect the radiator top and bottom
hoses.For this operation, place a suitable pan
under radiator to drain the water
9.
Disconnect the radiator support bar.
10.
Disconnect the hydrostatic steering cylinder
hoses from the cylinders.
11.
Disconnect the remote greasing lines.
12.
Fit hard wood wedges between the front axle
casting and centre beam on both sides, to
prevent the beam from pivoting.