Centaur 2001 950, Service Manual

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Wheels, Axles & Chains Centaur Service Manual
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Wheels, Axles & Chains Centaur Service Manual
2. Press the tapered bearing on and up to the shoulder of the inner axle 17T spline. Orient
the bearing as in Photo WA-47 .
3. Install both bearing races into each end of the axle housing using a press and suitable
installation tool. Be sure each one is seated to the machined shoulder provided for it
within the housing.
Photo WA-48 & 49
4. Slip a temporary steel sleeve to the splined sprocket end of the axle and secure with a
nut. The steel sleeves inside diameter should be just large enough to slip over the spline
and seat against the tapered bearings inner race. Place the inner axle 17T spline into
the aluminum jawed vise, steel sleeve down and secure tightly.
Photo WA-50
WA-46
WA-47
5. Slip the axle housing over the inner axle 17T spline and install the outer tapered bear -
ing. Seat it to the outer race.
Photo WA-51 , 52 & 53
6. Install the outer seal making sure it is seated properly. Photo WA-54
WA-48 WA-49