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FINAL DRIVE
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REAR AXLE / GEARCASE SERVICE
(6X6)
Rear Axle Removal
1. Jack up vehicle and support on frame and swing arm.
2. Remove rear wheels.
3. Remove the brake calipers. Suspend the brake calipers from
the frame with wire (both sides).
4. Remove the hub cover, cotter pin, spindle nut and washer
(both sides).
5. Pull the hub off of the axle.
6. Remove the hose clamp from the rear gearcase breather
hose. Remove the breather hose.
7. Remove the bottom shock bolts and shocks (both sides).
8. Remove the two bolts that secure the rear axle housing to
the frame.
9. Mark the positions of the four U-bolts that secure the axle
to the frame. This will aid with proper U-bolt and axle
placement during reassembly.
CAUTION
Serious injury could occur if machine tips or falls.
Brake Calipers
Mark U-bolt Positions