SECTION 27 - REAR DRIVE AXLE (GEARBOXES)
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11. Put a bead of noncorrosive silicone sealer
around the outer lip of the shaft cover, 2, and
place the cover in the gearbox on the unsealed
bearing side of the gearbox. Tap the cover with
a hammer to seat in the gearbox.
12. Put a bead of noncorrosive silicone sealer
around the end of the gearbox and install the
cover, 1. Tighten hardware to 20 N·m (15 ft. lbs.).
13. Reinstall the gearbox breather, 3, if removed.
NOTE: The breather, 4, must be a breather with a
spring-loaded center pin, part #572820.
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REINSTALLATION
1. Clean the mating surfaces of the final drive case
and hydrostatic motor. Clean the oil, etc., from
the final drive case.
2. Put a bead of noncorrosive silicone sealer
around the bearings at 1 and the mounting holes,
2.
3. Using a hoist, place the gearbox assembly back
into the loader.
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4. Position the gearbox against the final drive case,
put a bead of noncorrosive silicone sealer around
the heads and the threads of the retaining bolts,
1. Install the retaining bolts and torque to 170
N·m (125 ft. lbs.).
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