Drive Axle Repair
1400 SRM 1426
Drive Axle Repair
REMOVE AND DISASSEMBLE
WARNING
When putting the lift truck on blocks, make
sure the surface is solid, even, and level. Any
blocks used to support the lift truck must be
solid, one-piece units.
1.
Put blocks on each side (front and back) of the
steering tires to prevent movement of the lift
truck.
2.
Raise lift truck and put blocks under frame so
that drive wheels do not touch floor. Put blocks
under counterweight for stability.
3.
Remove mast assembly as described in section
Mast Repair 4000 SRM 1431.
CAUTION
Disposal of lubricants and fluids must meet lo-
cal environmental regulations.
4.
Remove oil drain plug and drain oil from drive
axle into a suitable container. See Figure 2. Dis-
card oil drain plug O-ring.
WARNING
On lift trucks with pneumatic tires, completely
remove air from tires before removing them
from lift truck. Air pressure in tires can cause
tire and rim parts to explode, which can cause
serious injury or death. Never loosen nuts that
hold together inner and outer wheel halves
when there is air pressure in tire.
5.
Remove wheels.
NOTE: BOTTOM VIEW OF DRIVE AXLE SHOWN.
1.
OIL DRAIN PLUG
2.
DRIVE AXLE CENTER SECTION
3.
LEFT HUB
Figure 2. Oil Drain Plug
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