SkyTrak 6036 Service Manual - Manual (Page 61)

Section 5 Wheel Assembly, Tires, and Axle
Model 6036/6036T S/N 9B0500 thru 14833 5-11
Caution
The use of non-original equipment replacement
parts is not recommended as their use may
cause unit failure and affect vehicle safety. An
identification tag on the axle housing contains
the axle assembly number, the serial number
and the build date. Supply all of the informa-
tion on this tag when referring to components
of the axle assembly. Refer to Spicer
® Dana
Maintenance Manual for Models PS/PR-7036
for gear set identification instructions.
• Be extremely careful when working on
components using snap rings or spring-
loaded retention devices.
Do not attempt carrier and differential removal
and installation and differential and pinion
disassembly and assembly without thoroughly
understanding instructions in Spicer
® Dana
publications and correspondence which applies
to your forklift. Refer to paragraph 5.3.
• Wear safety glasses at all times when
working on forklift and forklift components.
• If it becomes necessary to disassemble any
parts inside the carrier, it is suggested that
the entire axle be removed from the forklift
and held tight in a stand or rack with carrier
pinion positioned up.
• When removing axle assembly, make sure
forklift is properly supported; an improperly
supported vehicle can cause serious injury
or death.
• If axle assembly is still in the forklift, be sure
carrier, differential and pinion assemblies
are securely supported before they are
separated from the axle housing.
• A serious or fatal injury can occur if you lack
proper training, if you fail to follow
recommended procedures, if you do not
5.2 AXLE ASSEMBLY
The axle assembly rotates and turns the wheels.
Both front and rear axles consist of a differential
carrier assembly, a left and right axle steering
joint, and a left and right wheel end, Fig. 5.6. The front axle wheel ends contain service brakes. If
the forklift has a turbocharged engine both the
front and rear axle wheel ends contain service
brakes.
Warning
use proper tools and safety equipment, if
you assemble components improperly, if
you use incompatible components, if you
use worn-out or damaged components, or if
you use components in a nonapproved
application.
• Some manufacturers may require the
assembly of brake components on Dana
axles that use materials containing
asbestos fibers. Breathing asbestos dust
may be hazardous to your health and may
cause serious respiratory or other bodily
harm. Follow O.S.H.A. standards for proper
protective devices when you work with
asbestos materials.
• Before you use silicone rubber sealant
(RTV) and lubricating grease and oils,
become familiar with and follow all safety
recommendations provided product
manufacturer and supplier. When working
with these products follow industrial hygiene
practices (before eating, thoroughly wash
hands and face). Do not eat, drink or
smoke in areas where there is potential for
significant exposure to these materials.
• When discarding materials observe all local,
state, and federal laws and regulations for
approved disposal procedures.
• Wear industrial strength safety goggles or
glasses whenever you work on the forklift or
forklift components.
• It is impossible to know, evaluate and
advise the service trade of all conceivable
ways in which service might be done or of
the possible hazardous consequences of
each way. Accordingly, whenever you use
a service procedure or tool which is not
recommended you must first satisfy yourself
thoroughly that neither personal or vehicle
safety will be jeopardized by the service
method you select.