Kubota ME8200DTN, Workshop Manual Supplement

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ME8200DTN, WSM FRONT AXLE
N6-S6
Front Wheel and Front Axle
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 4WD / Bi-speed turn connector (1).
5. Remove the bracket (front) mounting screws and nuts.
6. Remove the bracket (rear) mounting screws and nuts.
7. Separate the front axle from front axle bracket.
(When reassembling)
A
Connect the power steering hose 1 with green tape to the RH.
A
Be sure to adjust the front axle rocking force.
(2) Disassembling Front Axle
Tie-rod
1. Pull out the cotter pin and loosen the tie-rod end slotted nut.
2. Disconnect the tie-rod with a tie-rod end lifter (Code No.
07909-39051).
(When reassembling)
A
After tightening the tie-rod end nut to the specified torques,
install a cotter pin as shown in the figure.
Tightening torque
Front wheel mounting
nut
166.7 to 196.1
17.0 to 20.0
122.9 to 144.6 ft-lbs
Bracket mounting nut
77.5 to 90.2
7.9 to 9.2
57.1 to 66.5 ft-lbs
(1) 4WD / Bi-speed Turn
Connector
0000003528E
Tightening torque Tie-rod end slotted nut
77.5 to 90.2
7.9 to 9.2
57.1 to 66.5 ft-lbs
0000001898E
KiSC issued 04, 2006 A