5.16
Final Drive/Brake System
QuickDrive™ Backer Plate Removal
NOTE: The backer plate is a structural component of
the chassis and bonded with adhesive to the tunnel.
Heating the backer plate with a torch is required for
removal.
1. Follow the procedure for drive belt / sprocket removal.
2. Follow the procedures for removing the track, rear
su
spension, and driveshaft.
3. Remove the brake caliper from the backer plate.
S
ecure caliper to over structure. Remove brake disc
from jackshaft.
4. Remove speed sensor from backer plate.
5. Remove the fasteners securing the backer plate to the
t
unnel, front cooler/closeoff panel, and side support.
6. While wearing protective gloves and clothing, use a
pr
opane torch to evenly heat the backside and
fastener points of the chaincase/tunnel.
7. While applying heat, carefully and slowly pull the
ba
cker plate away from the tunnel. Use extreme care
as to not distort the tunnel.
8. Allow the backer plate to properly cool.
9. Verify bearings roll smoothly. Rep
lace if they do not
or if excessive play is evident. Use an arbor press to
remove and install bearings.
10. Thoroughly clean the chaincase-to-tunnel mating
su
rfaces. All residual bonding adhesive MUST be
removed. Use a putty knife and wire brush to remove
material.
11. After removing residual adh
esive, wash parts in
solution of warm, soapy water and allow to air dry.
Keep flame away from flammable materials. Use
propane torch in well-ventilated area.
Only apply heat to area that requires adhesive bond
separation. Do not apply heat to areas of adhesive
where bond line separation is not needed. Doing so will
require removing the part, removing adhesive, and then
re-applying new adhesive.
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