This document provides instructions for replacing the drive axle on an excavator. It describes disconnecting the propeller shaft, hydraulic lines, and electrical cables. The machine must be lifted so the wheels are off the ground before removing the bolts securing the old drive axle. The new drive axle is installed using guide pins and bolts, which are torqued to specification. Finally, all connections are reattached and bled before testing the brakes and checking for leaks.
This document provides instructions for replacing the drive axle on an excavator. It describes disconnecting the propeller shaft, hydraulic lines, and electrical cables. The machine must be lifted so the wheels are off the ground before removing the bolts securing the old drive axle. The new drive axle is installed using guide pins and bolts, which are torqued to specification. Finally, all connections are reattached and bled before testing the brakes and checking for leaks.
This document provides instructions for replacing the drive axle on an excavator. It describes disconnecting the propeller shaft, hydraulic lines, and electrical cables. The machine must be lifted so the wheels are off the ground before removing the bolts securing the old drive axle. The new drive axle is installed using guide pins and bolts, which are torqued to specification. Finally, all connections are reattached and bled before testing the brakes and checking for leaks.
This document provides instructions for replacing the drive axle on an excavator. It describes disconnecting the propeller shaft, hydraulic lines, and electrical cables. The machine must be lifted so the wheels are off the ground before removing the bolts securing the old drive axle. The new drive axle is installed using guide pins and bolts, which are torqued to specification. Finally, all connections are reattached and bled before testing the brakes and checking for leaks.
The universal drive shaft transfers the engine power from the trans- mission to the drive axle. The universal drive shaft has two joints which mean that the engine and drive axle can move in relation to each oth- er.
Universal drive shaft, replacement
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1 Machine in service position, see section B Safety.
2 Clean the contact surfaces (cross-toothed) on the drive axle and gearbox.
3 Fit the universal drive shaft in position with the coupling upward. 4 Fit the universal drive shaft attaching bolts. Tightening torque 200 Nm. Retighten the attaching bolts after 50 hours operating time.
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Supplier documentation The Workshop manual only describes components and work descrip- tions that concern installation in the machine. For descriptions and in- structions for the drive axle's components and systems, refer to supplier documentation. References to supplier documentation are only used in exceptional cases. If information about a component is missing, use the supplier documentation.
Drive axle, changing
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D ANGER Drive axle and machine are very heavy.
Risk of crushing!
It is forbidden to enter under a machine that is raised
with a jack or similar. For machine weight, see section F Technical data
1 Park the machine with blocks behind the steering wheels.
2 Depressurize the brake and hydraulic systems, see tab B Safety. 3 Turn the start key to position 0, and turn off the main electric pow- er.
4 Install wedges between the steering axle and frame.
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5 Disconnect hydraulic hoses (position 1) and cabling (position 2)
from the distribution block.
NOTE Plug all connections immediately to protect the hydraulic system from impurities.
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6 Remove the casing (position 3) on the parking brake.
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3. Casing parking brake
7 Loosen the lock nut (position 4) and screw in the screw (position 5), this compresses the brake spring. Screw until the brake pads release from the brake disc. Reinstall the casing on the parking 6 brake (position 3). 8 Disconnect the hydraulic hose (position 6) from the parking brake.
5 NOTE 4 Plug all connections immediately to protect the hydraulic system from impurities. 004506
9 Disconnect the propeller shaft from the drive axle. Secure the propeller shaft, otherwise there is a risk that it will be pulled apart.
Securing propeller shaft.
10 Lift the machine so that the wheels are off the ground. 11 Remove the drive wheels from the drive axle. 12 Support the drive axle under the hubs.
C AUTION The drive axle may start to roll.
Risk of crushing!
Make sure that the drive axle cannot make any uncon- trolled movements. Lifting machine
13 Remove the bolts that secure the drive axle in the frame. 14 Lift away the drive axle.
C AUTION The drive axle may start to roll.
Risk of crushing!
Make sure that the drive axle cannot make any uncon- trolled movements.
15 Transfer parts from the old drive axle to the new.
Attaching bolts drive axle NOTE Plug all connections immediately to protect the hydraulic system from impurities. 16 Clean the contact surfaces on the drive axle and frame. Also clean the bolts' contact surface on the drive axle's underside.
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17 Remove the nuts for attaching the drive axle, blow clean and re- install the nuts. 18 Move guide pins from old to new axle. 19 Lift the drive axle into place under the frame.
C AUTION The drive axle may start to roll.
Risk of crushing!
Make sure that the drive axle cannot make any uncon- trolled movements.
20 Lower the frame against the drive axle. Check that the guide pins fit in the frame. 21 Install the new bolts that secure the drive axle in the frame. Torque-tighten with 2350 Nm. 22 Install the drive wheels on the new axle. 23 Rustproof the bolts with suitable paint.
24 Connect hydraulic hoses (position 1) and cabling (position 2) to
the distribution block. 25 Connect the hydraulic hose to the parking brake, adjust the park- ing brake. 26 Connect the propeller shaft to the drive axle, torque-tighten the bolts with 200 Nm. (Check-tighten the bolts after 50 operating hours). 27 Check oil level in the drive axle. 1 28 Start the machine and bleed the brakes, see tab 4 Brakes, group 4.3.9 Wheel brakes. 29 Check for leaks. 004501
