Taylor-Dunn SS-025-34, Service And Parts Manual

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Drive Axle
Page 49
MS-534-13
SS and MX Models, DC System
DIFFERENTIAL CASE
Disassemble
1: Remove the transmission from the vehicle. Refer to
Transmission-Remove
section for information on
removing the transmission.
2: Thoroughly clean the transmission assembly before disassembly.
3: Remove the left and right axles from the transmission assembly. Refer to
Rear Axle
section for information
on removing the axles.
4: Suspend the differential case over a drain pan that can hold a minimum of 2-quarts of oil.
5: Remove the differential case cover being careful
not to bend or damage the case cover flange or
the sealing surface of the differential case.
6: Remove the differential bearing caps and remove
the differential assembly from the housing.
Note: The bearing caps are marked for
identification. When the transmission is
reassembled they must be installed in their
original position.
7: Remove both bearings from the differential case.
8: Remove the final drive gear from the differential
housing.
9: Punch or drill a small hole into the center of both
of the intermediate shaft bore plugs.
10: Thread a sheet metal screw into each plug until
the bore plug is forced out.
11: Remove both snap rings from the intermediate
shaft bore.