March 2016 Service ManualAxlePart No. 123701 GTH-1048 • GTH-1056 109Axle8-1 Axl es8-1AxlesHow to R emove the Axl eHow to Remove the AxleBodily injury hazard. Thisprocedure requires specific repairskills, lifting equipment and asuitable workshop. Attemptingthis procedure without theseskills and tools could result indeath or serious injury andsignificant component damage.Dealer service is stronglyrecommended.1 Chock the wheels.2 Remove the fasteners securing the driveshaftto the transmission. Lower the end of thedriveshaft to the ground.3 Remove the fasteners securing the driveshaftto the axle. remove the driveshaft from themachine.4 Loosen the lug nuts of both wheels on theaxle to be removed. Do not remove the lugnuts.5 Raise the end of the machine until the tiresare off the ground. Place blocks under thechassis for support.Crushing hazard. The chassiswill fall if not properly supported.6 Remove the lug nuts. Remove the tire andwheel assembly from both ends of the axle.7 Support and secure the axle to an appropriatelifting device.8 Remove the fasteners securing the swaycylinder rod-end pivot pin to the chassis.9 Use a soft metal drift to remove the pivot pin.10 Remove the fasteners securing the axle to thechassis. Remove the axle from the machine.Crushing hazard. The axle willfall if not properly supportedwhen the fasteners are removedfrom the machine.Bolt torque specificationAxle mounting bolts 380 ft-lbs515 NmHow to R epair the AxleHow to Repair the AxleRepair procedures and additional axle informationis available in the Dana 213 Axle Maintenance andRepair Manual.Dana 213 Axle Maintenance and Repair ManualGenie part number 115026Courtesy of Crane.Market
