SkyTrak 6042 Service Manual - Manual (Page 158)

Axles, Drive Shafts, Wheels and Tires
5.6 Model 6042 Legacy Origin 7/02
5. If the axle will be disassembled after removal, place
a suitable receptacle under the axle drain plug
(Fig. 5-2, 1). Remove the drain plug and allow the
axle oil to drain into the receptacle. Transfer the used
axle oil into a suitable covered container, and label
the container as “Used Oil.” Dispose of used oil at an
approved recycling facility.
Figure 5-2 Remove Axle Drain Plug
6. Front Axle Only: Remove the four button-head
screws (Fig. 5-3, 1) and front access panel (2) to
gain access to the front axle hose connections and
mounting bolts.
Figure 5- 3 Remove Front Access Panel
7. Rear Axle Only: Open the right and left engine
compartment doors to gain access to the rear axle
hose connections and mounting bolts.
8. Label, disconnect and cap the steering and brake
lines at the axle. Wipe up any spilled oil.
9. Block the front and rear of both tires on the axle that
is not being removed. Ensure that the vehicle will
remain in place during axle removal before
proceeding.
10. Raise the vehicle using a suitable jack or hoist.
Place suitable supports under both sides of the
frame and lower the vehicle onto the supports.
Ensure that the vehicle will remain in place during
axle removal.
11. Support the axle that is being removed with a suitable
jack, hoist or overhead crane and sling. DO NOT
raise the axle or the vehicle.
12. Mark and remove both wheel and tire assemblies
from the axle that is being removed.
Note: The wheel and tire assemblies must be re-
installed later with the directional tread pattern “arrows”
facing in the direction of forward travel.
13. Remove the drive shaft assemblies (Fig. 5-4, 1-Front
or 2-Rear). (Refer to Section 5.4.3, “Drive Shaft
Removal.”)
14. Remove the hex-head capscrew (Fig. 5-4, 3) and
hex-locknut (4) securing the lower position cylinder-
mount pin (5) to the cylinder (6-Front or 14-Rear).
Tap the cylinder mount pin out, and move the
cylinder to prevent it from interfering with axle
removal.
15. Remove the four hex-head capscrews (Fig. 5-4, 7)
four hex nuts (8), and eight hardened washers (9)
securing the front (10) or rear (11) axle supports
(rotating trunnions) to the vehicle frame.
16. Remove the axle (Fig. 5-4, 12-Front or 13-Rear),
from the vehicle using the jack, hoist or overhead
crane and sling supporting the axle. DO NOT raise
or otherwise disturb the vehicle while removing the
axle. Balance the axle and prevent it from tipping,
turning or falling while removing it from beneath the
vehicle. Place the axle on a suitable support or
holding stand.
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