Service Manual

5.13
Model 8042, 10042, 10054 Legacy Rev. 10/03
Axles, Drive Shafts, Wheels and Tires
5.3.8 ZF Axle Repair Manuals
Model ZF Model Axle P/N ZF P/N
8042/10042/10054 MS-T 3060 FRONT, with Parking Brake 8990430 5871 560 002
8042 MS-T 3045 REAR, without Parking Brake 8990419 5871 550 002
10042 S/N 13198 thru 17977 MS-T 3045 REAR, without Parking Brake 8990419 5871 550 002
10054 S/N 13198 thru 17974 MS-T 3045 REAR, without Parking Brake 8990419 5871 550 002
10042 S/N 17978 and After MS-T 3055 REAR, without Parking Brake 8990419 5871 550 002
10054 S/N 17975 and After MS-T 3055 REAR, without Parking Brake 8990419 5871 550 002
5.3.9 Axle Assembly and Drive Shaft Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Remedy
1. Excessive axle noise while
driving.
1. Oil level too low.
2. Axle and/or wheel end housings
filled with incorrect oil or oil level
low.
3. Incorrect alignment of ring and
pinion gears.
4. Incorrect pinion (input) shaft
bearing preload.
5. Worn or damaged bearings.
6. Worn or broken gear teeth.
7. Contamination in the axle.
8. Axle housing damaged.
1. Fill oil to correct level. (Refer to
appropriate owners/operators
manual.)
2. Drain axle and/or wheel end
housings and fill to correct level
with Universal Tractor Fluid.
(Refer to appropriate owners/
operators manual.)
3. Correct alignment by adding or
removing shims as needed.
4. Correct bearing preload by
adding or removing shims as
needed.
5. Replace bearings as needed.
6. Replace gears as needed.
7. Drain axle and/or wheel end
housings and fill to correct level
with Universal Tractor Fluid.
(Refer to appropriate owners/
operators manual.)
8. Replace damaged parts.
2. Intermittent noise when
traveling.
1. Universal joint(s) worn or
damaged.
2. Differential ring and/or pinion
gears damaged.
1. Repair or replace universal
joints as needed.
2. Determine cause and repair as
needed.