Axles. Planetaries
and Brakes
Reelmaster 6500-D/6700-D Page 6 - 21 Axles, Planetaries and Brakes (Rev. C)
Axle Shafts
The following procedures assume the rear axle assem-
bly has been removed from the machine.
Removal
1. Remove the axle cover mounting screws. Remove
theaxlecoverfromtheaxlecaseasanassembly
(Fig. 29).
2. Useabearingpuller toremove thebearing andbevel
gear as shown (Fig. 30).
3. Remove the shims, spacer, and retaining ring. Drive
the axle out of the bearing and cover. Remove and dis-
card the axle shaft seal.
4. Inspect all gears, shafts, bearings, spacers, and
cases for damage and wear. Replace components as
necessary.
Installation
1. Coat new axle shaft seal with grease and install in
axle cover as shown (Fig. 31).
2. Press the axle cover and bearing assembly onto the
axle shaft. Press only on the inner race of the cover
bearing (Fig. 31).
3. Install retaining ring, spacer, and correct combina-
tion of bearing shims. Install bevel gear and bearing.
4. Coat a new O-ring with grease and install the axle
cover assembly. Tighten axle cover screws to 17 to 20
ft-lbs.(23to27Nm).
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3
4
1. Axle case
2. Axle cover assembly
3. Mounting screw
4. O-ring
Figure 29
17 to 20 ft--lb
(23to27N--m)
1. Bearing
2. Bevel gear
3. Shims
4. Spacer
5. Retaining ring
Figure 30
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2
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4
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1. Axle shaft seal
2. Axle cover
3. Bearing
4. Axle shaft
Figure 31
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