Lull 944E-42, Service Manual

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Axles, Drive Shafts, Wheels, Tires and Brakes
5.6 Model 644E-42/944E-42 Rev. 6/04
4. If the vehicle has dual batteries, disconnect both
negative battery cables (1 and 2) from both
batteries.
To access the lower battery (3), loosen the knob (4)
far enough so that the lip (5) on the upper battery box
clears the knob. Lift up the upper battery box (6) and
swing it out, so that the box clears the hydraulic tank
support bracket, to gain access to the lower negative
battery cable (1). Disconnect the lower negative
battery cable.
5. If the axle will be disassembled after removal, place
a suitable receptacle under the axle drain plug (7).
Remove the drain plug and allow the axle oil to drain
into the receptacle. Transfer the used axle oil into a
suitable covered container, and label the container
as “Used Oil.” Dispose of used oil at an approved
recycling facility.
6. Label, disconnect and cap the steering and brake
hydraulic hoses at the tube connections (8) on the
frame. Wipe up any spilled oil.
7. Block the front and rear of both tires on the axle that
is not being removed. Ensure that the vehicle will
remain in place during axle removal before
proceeding.
8. Raise the vehicle using a suitable jack or hoist.
Place suitable supports under both sides of the
frame and lower the vehicle onto the supports.
Ensure that the vehicle will remain in place during
axle removal.
9. Support the axle that is being removed with a
suitable jack, hoist or overhead crane and sling. DO
NOT raise the axle or the vehicle.
10. Mark and remove both wheel and tire assemblies
from the axle that is being removed.
Note: The wheel and tire assemblies must be
reinstalled later with the directional tread pattern
“arrows” facing in the direction of forward travel.
(Refer to Section 5.5, “Wheels and Tires.”)
11. Remove the drive shaft assemblies (9-Front or
10-Rear). (Refer to Section 5.4.3, “Drive Shaft
Removal.”)
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