DR Power Dual Action 15-Ton Gas (Aug 2011 - Present) - Manual (Page 21)

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Replacing the Wheels
Tools and Supplies needed:

Channel lock Pliers
 Clean Rags

Adjustable Wrench

Needle Nose Pliers

Jack and Jack Stands
 Soft FaceHammer
1. Jack the Splitter off the ground and secure with Jack Stands.
2. Remove the Dust Cap from the Wheel Assembly with Channel Lock Pliers
(Figure 35).
3. Straighten the ends of the Cotter Pin with Needle Nose Pliers so the Cotter
Pin can be pulled from the hole in the Axle (Figure 36).
4. Remove the Castle Nut with the Channel Lock Pliers.
5. Pull the Wheel assembly and Taper Bearing from The Axle (Figure 37).
6. Slide a Wheel Assembly onto the Axle Shaft. Make sure the open side of the
Wheel Hub with the loose Taper Bearing is facing towards you.
7. Screw the Castle Nut onto the Axle and tighten it with an Adjustable Wrench
to seat the Bearings (Figure 36).
8. Back the Castle Nut off and then snug it up to the Bearing lightly.
9. Insert a Cotter Pin through the slots of the Castle Nut and into the hole in
the Axle.
10. Bend the ends of the Cotter Pin with Needle Nose Pliers to secure it.
11. Place the Dust Cap onto the Wheel Assembly Hub and work it into the Hub
using a soft face Hammer (Figure 35).
12. Jack the back of the Splitter up and remove the Jack Stands.
13. Lower the Splitter to the ground.
Figure 37
Taper
Bearing
Dust Cap
Figure 35
Figure 36
Castle
Nut
Cotter Pin