Columbia ParCar Expediter EX21-24A, Service Manual

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Section 7 - Rear Wheels,
Rear Suspension & Axle Assembly
Figure 7-5
DISASSEMBLING REAR AXLE
All callout numbers in steps refer to Figure 7-4.
1. Remove outer snap ring (25). See Figure 7-5.
3. Using a slide hammer attached to the threaded end of the axle shaft (22), remove axle shaft and bearing (26) assembly.
See Figure 7-6.
4. Remove inner snap ring (25). Use care to not damage bearing surfaces. See Figure 7-7.
5. Remove the bearing (26) from the axle shaft by supporting the inner race of the bearing in an arbor
6. Repeat steps 1-5 to
remove and disassemble
the other shaft.
7. Remove ten cover screws (20).
8. Position the axle housing (1) over a drain pan. Using a
putty knife, separate the cover plate from the housing
(Figure 7-9). Use care to not damage the housing sealing
surfaces or to deform the cover plate.
9. Remove four bearing cap bolts (3) and both bearing caps
(2). See Figure 7-10.
NOTICE: Bearing caps are marked for identification.
Letters or numbers are stamped in horizontal and vertical
position. When reassembling, install caps
back in their original positions, using these stamps as
Safety glasses should be worn at all times when
disassembling and assembling the axle.
press. Apply pressure to the threaded end of the axle shaft.
See Figure 7-9. Figure 7-7
Figure 7 - 7