7.7
FINAL DRIVE
7
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
Removal
1. Elevate front of vehicle and safely support machine under
the frame area.
2. Check bearings for side play by grasping tire / wheel firmly
and checking for movement. It should rotate smoothly
without binding or rough spots.
3. Remove the (4) wheel nuts and remove the front wheel.
4. Remove the two brake caliper mounting bolts.
CAUTION: Do not hang the caliper by the brake line. Use
wire to hang the caliper to prevent possible damage to the
brake line.
5. Remove and discard the cotter pin, then remove the front
hub castle nut.
6. Remove the front wheel hub.
7. Remove cotter pin and castle nut from A-arm ball joint.
8. Remove lower A-arm from ball joint using a tie rod fork.
CAUTION
Serious injury may result if machine tips or falls.
Be sure machine is secure before beginning this
service procedure. Wear eye protection when
removing bearings and seals.