SkyTrak 3606 Service Manual - Manual (Page 114)

Section 5
5-4
5.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
5.1.1 Axle Serial Number Plate
The front axle serial number plate is located on a mount-
ing pad on the inboard portion of the right beam trumpet.
The rear axle serial number plate is located on a mount-
ing pad on the inboard portion of the left beam trumpet.
Information on the serial number plate is required in cor-
respondence regarding the axle.
Figure 5–1. Axle serial number plate location
(front axle shown).
Supply information from the axle serial number plate
when communicating about an axle assembly or axle
components.
5.1.2 Specifications
Axle, wheel and tire specifications are listed in Section 2
General Information, Specifications and Maintenance
Instructions.
5.1.3 Maintenance
Axle, wheel and tire maintenance instructions are
detailed in Section 2 General Information, Specifications
and Maintenance Instructions.
5.2 AXLE ASSEMBLIES
Note: Detailed axle service instructions (covering axle,
brakes and wheel-end safety, repair, disassembly, reas-
sembly, adjustment and troubleshooting information) are
provided in the Carraro Model 26.25M Maintenance and
Repair Manual, part number CA355027 (front axle with
park brake) and CA355028 (rear axle).
Several special axle service tools are required to properly
service the axle assemblies. Contact the local Sky Trak
International parts distributor or Carraro USA for ordering
information.
MS2660
Front of vehicle
Serial number
plate location
WARNING: Risk of serious personal injury or
death if components are assembled improperly,
if incompatible, worn or damaged components
are used, or if components are used in a non-
approved application. Obtain proper training,
follow recommended procedures, and use
proper tools and safety equipment. Wear safety
glasses at all times when working on the vehi-
cle and vehicle components.
• DO NOT attempt carrier and differential
removal and installation, and differential and
pinion disassembly and assembly, without
thoroughly understanding instructions in the
appropriate Carraro publications.
• Before disassembling any parts inside the
carrier, remove the entire axle assembly from
the vehicle and securely support it with the
pinion facing up in an appropriate stand or
rack.
• When removing the axle assembly from the
vehicle, properly support the vehicle. An
improperly supported vehicle can cause seri-
ous injury or death.
• If servicing axle components with the axle
attached to the vehicle, securely support the
carrier, differential, pinion assemblies and
wheel ends.
• Dispose of waste material in accordance with
local regulations and procedures.
Model 3606 • Origin 10/99