REAR AXLE
Page M-1
Repair and Service Manual
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions and Warnings.
B
B
Fig. 1 Rear Axle
REAR AXLE MAINTENANCE
The only maintenance required for the first five years or
1000 hours of operation is to check the Torque to Rotate
(TTR) and the periodic inspection of the lubricant level.
Unless leakage is evident, the lubricant need only be
replaced after five years.
Checking the Torque to Rotate
Tool List
Qty.
Jack ............................................................................. 1
Jack Stands ................................................................. 2
Torque Wrench, ft. lbs ................................................. 1
Needle Nosed Pliers.................................................... 1
Socket, 15/16" ............................................................. 1
To check the TTR raise and support the rear of the vehi-
cle in accordance with the instructions provided in Sec-
tion B of this manual.
1. Remove the driver side rear wheel as noted in section
D of this manual.
2. Remove the cotter pin from the castle nut.
3. With the socket and torque wrench apply pressure in a
clockwise motion. If the axle hub moves at 60 ft. lbs or
less replace the differential. The normal range is 80 -
120 ft. lbs of torque. If the torque required to move the
axle shaft is less than 80 ft. lbs but greater than 61 ft.
lbs repeat the check in 250 hours.
Replacing the Lubricant
Tool List
Qty.
Jack .............................................................................1
Jack Stands .................................................................4
Rigid Gasket Scraper or Putty Knife ............................1
Ratchet ........................................................................1
Socket, 1/2" .................................................................1
Ratchet Extension........................................................1
Ball Peen Hammer.......................................................1
Fluid Pump...................................................................1
Flexible Tubing (to fit end of fluid pump................ 3’ - 4’
In the event that the lubricant is to be replaced, the vehi-
cle must be raised and supported on a level plane.
Raise the rear of the vehicle in accordance with the
instructions provided in Section B of this manual.
Axle
Hub
Motor
Motor Brake
