Service Manual

4WD Rear Axle
Reelmaster 5500-D 4WD Rear Axle (Rev. C)Page 9 - 7
Overrunning Clutch
1. Capscrew
2. Lock washer
3. Axle coupling
4. Clutch housing
5. Shaft seal
6. Inner thrust washer
7. Outer thrust washer
8. Retaining ring
9. Roller clutch
10. Grease fitting
Figure 9
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Arrow end
of roller clutches
must face
axle coupling
mounting flange
Detail A
Detail B
0.34” + 0.03”
(8.6 mm +
0.7mm)
0.04” Max.
(1 mm Max.)
9
5
6
A
B
A
Removal
1. Remove drive shaft (see Drive Shaft Service in this
section of this manual).
2. Remove the capscrews and lock washers securing
the axle coupling to the clutch and remove the coupling
(Fig. 9).
3. Remove the retaining ring from the yoke shaft and
slide the clutch assembly off the yoke shaft (Fig. 9).
4. Remove and discard shaft seals.
5. Clean and inspect all clutch components for damage
and wear. Replace parts as necessary.
Installation
1. Install roller clutches in clutch housing.
A. Each roller clutch must be .000 to .040 in. (0.00 to
1.00 mm) below the shoulder at each end of clutch
housing bore.
B. Each roller clutch must be installed with arrow
stamped end toward axle coupling mounting flange
(Fig. 9 Detail A).
2. Install inner thrust washer.
3. Press both seals into clutch housing to dimensions
shown (Fig. 9 Detail B). Seals must be installed with lip
facing out.
4. Slide clutch assembly onto yoke shaft and install out-
er thrust washer and retaining ring (Fig. 9).
5. Secure axle coupling to clutch housing with caps-
crews and lock washers. Tighten capscrews evenly.
6. Lubricate clutch through grease fitting with No.2 gen-
eral purpose lithium grease.
7. Install drive shaft (see Drive Shaft Service in this sec-
tion of this manual).