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REAR AXLE
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
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Repair and Service Manual
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REAR AXLE
For further axle information, see the Four Cycle Trans-
axle Shop Rebuild and Service Parts Manual.
See REAR SUSPENSION section for axle removal.
NEUTRAL LOCK
To decrease the risk of the secondary clutch from turning
the rear wheels during service operations and to
decrease the risk of wear to the belt while being towed, a
neutral lock is located on the direction selector.
To operate the neutral lock (Ref. Fig. 1):
1.
Turn the key switch to the OFF position.
2.
Place the direction selector in R (reverse position).
3.
Remove the seat.
4.
Pull out (1) and rotate (2) the neutral lock pin handle
so that the pointed portion of the handle is to the side
of the direction selector cam.
5.
Move the direction selector lever towards the area
between F (forward) and R (reverse). During that
motion, the pin will snap into the hole in the direction
selector mounting bracket, preventing any move-
ment of the lever. When in this position, the direction
selector remains locked in the neutral position.
The neutral lock is a spring loaded
mechanism.To decrease the risk of
possibility of fingers becoming
pinched in the direction selector mechanism, hold
the direction selector lever when releasing neutral
lock pin handle.
Fig. 1 Neutral Lock (Direction Selector)
Activate the direction selector by pulling the neutral lock
pin handle out and rotate until the pointed portion of the
handle fits into the hole (3) in the direction selector cam.
Checking the Lubricant Level
Tool List
Qty.
Socket, 13 mm.............................................................1
Ratchet ........................................................................1
Funnel..........................................................................1
NOTICE: For vehicles with LSD axle, add 2 ounces
of friction modifier during refill.
The rear axle is provided with a lubricant level check plug
located on the driver side at the rear of the housing (Ref.
Fig. 2). Unless leakage of rear axle lubricant is evident,
an annual lubricant check is sufficient.
1.
Clean the area around the check and fill plugs.
2.
Remove the check plug. The correct lubricant level is
just
below the bottom of the threaded hole.
3.
If lubricant is to be added, remove the fill plug and
add lubricant using a funnel. Add lubricant slowly
until lubricant starts to seep from the check plug
hole.
4.
Install the check plug and the fill plug.
5.
In the event that the lubricant is to be replaced, a
drain plug is provided at the bottom of the differential
housing. Capacity of axle is 51 ounces (1.5 liters).
Fig. 2 Add, Check and Drain Rear Axle Lubricant
2
1
3
Unlocked
Hole in Direction
Selector Cam
Drain Plug
Fill / Check Plug
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