Lubricate Rear Axle Shafts
We recommend removing the rear wheel hubs and
lubricating the axle shafts yearly. This prevents the
wheel hubs from seizing onto the axle shaft and makes
future service easier.
1. Turn off the ignition, turn off the PTO, engage the
parking brake, and block the front tires.
2. Using a jack or chain hoist positioned at the center of
the rear frame, carefully jack the unit up until the rear
tires are approximately 1.0" and 2.0" (2,5 and 5,0 cm)
off the ground.
NOTE: For overall unit stability during service, do not
jack rear end higher than required for wheel removal.
3. Support the rear of the unit on jackstands positioned
under the rear frame.
NOTE: Your axle assembly may differ slightly from the
assembly pictured: the quantity of washers is adjusted
on a tractor by tractor basis during assembly to allow a
small amount of axle end-play.
4. Remove the hardware (Figure 13) retaining the wheel
assembly to the axle and lubricate the axle shaft
using anti-seize compound or lithium grease.
5. Reinstall the components in reverse order of
disassembly and lower the unit. Be sure the key (
A
,
Figure 13) is in place in the axle keyway.
Figure 13. Rear Axle Hardware
A. Key
F. Small Washer
B. Stationary Washer / Washer
G. Retaining Ring
C. Spacer
H. Axle Cap
D. Wheel & Hub
I. Large Washer
E. Axle Cap Retainer
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
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