Drive Axle-GT
Page 37
MB-248-18
B0-248; B0-254; BT-248; BT-280 (36v & 48v)
REAR HUB, ROTOR & BEARINGS
Note: The axle hub bolt has a special thread
locking compound applied to the threads. If
this bolt is removed, it must be replaced.
1: Disconnect the batteries.
2: Raise the wheel off of the ground.
3: Release the park brake.
4: Remove the tire/wheel assembly, Refer to Tires
and Wheels section for information regarding
removing the tire/wheel assembly.
5: Remove the axle hub bolt and washer and
remove the hub from the axle.
6: Remove the outer brake pad. Refer to section
Brake Service for information regarding removing
the brake pads.
7: Remove the rotor.
8: If also replacing the bearing, the axle shaft must
be removed from the housing. Refer to Axle
Shaft procedure for information on removing and
installing the axle shaft.
9: Install in reverse order.
a. Thoroughly clean the threads in the axle shaft.
b. Lightly grease the hub splines.
c. Refer to Brakes section for information regarding
installing the brake pads.
d. Using a new bolt, torque the axle hub bolt to the
specification listed in the table at the end of this
section.
e. Refer to Tires and Wheels section for information
regarding installing the tire/wheel assembly.
10: Set the park brake.
11: Lower the wheel to the ground.
12: Reconnect the batteries.
13: Remove the blocks from behind the wheels,
release the park brake and test drive.
MOTOR REMOVAL/ INSTALLATION
Note: Some applications will require removing the
drive assembly from the vehicle to remove
the motor. Refer to Removing and Installing
the Drive Assembly for information on
removing the drive assembly.
1: Disconnect the batteries
2: Remove the wires from the motor.
Note: Label the motor wires with the number of
the motor terminal before they are removed
from the motor.
3: Remove the motor support bracket U-bolt (only
used on larger motors).
4: Remove the motor mounting bolts and slide the
motor off of the input shaft.
5: Install the motor in reverse order. Make sure that
the motor coupler o-ring is properly installed on
the transmission input shaft. Refer to the torque
table in the motor section for tightening the motor
terminals.
6: Apply a light coating of moly paste grease
part number 94-421-34 to the splines on the
transmission input shaft only.
7: Reconnect the batteries.
8: Remove the blocks from behind the
wheels.
9: Release the park brake and test drive.
Transmission input shaft
WARNING
This section is one section of a complete service
manual. Before starting any procedure, read all
warnings and instructions that are located in the
Service Guidelines chapter.
WARNING
The axle retaining plate bolts have a pre-applied
thread locking compound. They are intended
for one time use only. If removed they must be
replaced. Reusing the original bolts could cause
loss of brakes resulting in severe bodily injury
and/or property damage.
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