April 2017 Service and Repair ManualAxlePart No. 1272854 GTH-844 638-1AxlesHow to Remove the AxleBodily injury hazard. Thisprocedure requires specific repairskills, lifting equipment and asuitable workshop. Attemptingthis procedure without these skillsand tools could result in death orserious injury and significantcomponent damage. Dealerservice is strongly recommended.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 Tag and remove the hydraulic hoses from theaxle.Bodily injury hazard. Sprayinghydraulic oil can penetrate andburn skin. Loosen hydraulicconnections very slowly to allowthe oil pressure to dissipategradually. Do not allow oil tosquirt or spray.5 Loosen the lug nuts of both wheels on the axleto be removed. Do not remove the lug nuts.6 Raise the end of the machine until the tires areoff the ground. Place blocks under the chassisfor support.Crushing hazard. The chassiswill fall if not properly supported.7 Remove the lug nuts. Remove the tire andwheel assembly from both ends of the axle.8 Support and secure the axle to an appropriatelifting device.9 Remove the fasteners securing the swaycylinder rod-end pivot pin to the chassis.10 Use a soft metal drift to remove the pivot pin.11 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 Nm
