Service Manual

Reelmaster 7000−D Page 7 − 23 Axles, Planetaries and Brakes
Remove Rear Axle (Fig. 9)
1. Park machine on a level surface, lower cutting units,
stop engine, engage parking brake and remove key
from the ignition switch.
2. Clean the area around the drain plugs and drain oil
from rear axle assembly:
A. Both outer housings (Fig. 10)
B. Center section (Fig. 10)
C. Gearbox (Fig. 11)
CAUTION
When changing attachments, tires or perform-
ing other service, use correct jacks, hoists and
jack stands to raise and support machine. See
Jacking Instructions in Chapter 1 − Safety for
additional information and precautions.
3. Chock front wheels, raise rear of machine and sup-
port machine with appropriate jack stands (see Jacking
Instructions in Chapter 1 − Safety).
4. Remove both wheel assemblies from rear axle.
5. Remove hydraulic motor from axle assembly (see
Rear Axle Motor in Chapter 5 − Hydraulic System).
6. Remove hydraulic hoses from steering cylinder. Put
caps or plugs on hoses and cylinder fittings to prevent
contamination.
7. Remove lock nut (item 39) and thrust washer
(item 40) from rear axle pivot pin.
8. Support rear axle to prevent it from falling. Remove
pivot pin from frame and rear axle. Lower rear axle from
machine. Note location of thrust washer (item 42) on
both ends of axle mounting boss.
9. If needed for further axle disassembly, remove steer-
ing cylinder from axle (see Steering Cylinder in Chap-
ter 5 − Hydraulic System).
10.If required, remove tie rod ends from steering arms
on rear axle (Fig. 12). Remove the cotter pins and castle
nuts from the tie rod ball joints. Use a ball joint fork and
remove the tie rod ends from the axle steering arms.
11. Clean the rear axle pivot pin and pivot bushings. In-
spect the pin and bushings for wear or damage. Replace
components as necessary.
1. Outer housing plug (2) 2. Center axle drain plug
Figure 10
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1. Gearbox drain plug 2. Gearbox fill plug
Figure 11
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1. Tie rod
2. Dust cover
3. Cotter pin
4. Castle nut
5. Tie rod end
6. Steering arm (LH)
Figure 12
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Axles, Planetaries
and Brakes