Kubota M5040, Workshop Manual

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6-S8
M5040, M6040, M7040, WSM FRONT AXLE
[2] PREPARATION
(1) Separating Front Axle [2WD Model]
Front Wheel and Power Steering Hoses
1. Check the front axle and engine are securely mounted on the
disassembly stand.
2. Loosen the front wheel mounting nuts.
3. Lift the front axle and remove the front wheels.
4. Disconnect the power steering hoses (1), (2).
(When reassembling)
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Front Axle
1. Place a disassembly stand under the front axle case and support
it with a jack.
2. Remove the bracket (front) (1) mounting screws and nuts.
3. Remove the bracket (rear) mounting screws and nuts.
4. Separating the front axle from front axle bracket.
(When reassembling)
IMPORTANT
Q
• Be sure to adjust the front axle pivot.
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(2) Separating Front Axle [4WD Model]
Draining Front Axle Gear Case (Right and Left) and Front
Differential Case Oil
1. Refer to "7. CHECK AND MAINTENANCE" and "4.
LUBRICANTS, FUEL AND COOLANT" at "G. GENERAL"
section.
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Tightening torque
Power steering hose
retaining nut
22.6 to 27.5 N·m
2.3 to 2.8 kgf·m
16.6 to 20.3 lbf·ft
Front wheel mounting nut
(M14)
166.7 to 196.1 N·m
17.0 to 20.0 kgf·m
123.0 to 144.7 lbf·ft
(1) Power Steering Hose 1 (2) Power Steering Hose 2
Tightening torque
Bracket mounting nut
123.6 to 147.1 N·m
12.6 to 15.0 kgf·m
91.1 to 108.5 lbf·ft
Bracket mounting screw
166.7 to 196.1 N·m
17.0 to 20.0 kgf·m
123.0 to 144.7 lbf·ft
(1) Front Bracket
KiSC issued 06, 2008 A