Taylor-Dunn MX-026-00, Operation, Maintenance, And Replacement Parts Manual

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Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Transaxle - SS-534
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AXLE BEARINGS AXLES
Remove and Install
6. Raise the drive wheel off of the ground.
7. Remove the wheel assembly.
8. Place a small oil drain pan under the end of the
axle housing.
9. Remove the four axle retaining bolts. Secure the
brake body assembly, do not let it hang by the brake
hose.
10. Using a slide hammer, remove the axle from the
axle housing.
11. Remove the bearing gasket and axle seal from the
housing.
12. Install the axle in reverse order using a new gasket
and seal.
13. Reconnect the main positive and negative at the
batteries, remove the blocks from the wheels, and
test drive.
Replace the Axle Bearing
NOTE: The axle must be removed from the vehicle
to replace the axle bearing. Refer to section
Rear Axle: Remove and Install
for
information regarding removing the axle.
NOTE: A 10-ton press is required to replace the axle
bearing.
NOTE: The axle bearing will be damaged when it is
removed.
1. Place the axle in a press and remove the bearing
and bearing retainer.
2. Lightly lubricate the axle shaft.
3. Install a new bearing and bearing retainer and press
into place.
NOTE: Some axle configurations have an
o-ring around the axle bearing. The bearing
should be orientated so that the o-ring is
farthest away from the axle hub. See the
illustration below.
Always use a lifting strap, hoist, and jack
stands, of adequate capacity to lift and support
the vehicle. Failure to use lifting and support
devices of rated load capacity may result in
severe bodily injury.
1. Make sure the start switch is in the “OFF”
position, then remove the key.
2. Place the forward-reverse switch in the
center “OFF” position.
3. Set the park brake.
4. Place blocks under the front wheels to
prevent vehicle movement.
5. Disconnect the battery main positive and
negative terminals.