Service Manual

InstallingtheRearaxle(continued)
movementoftherearaxle.Ensurethattheaxlecanstillpivotfreelyafter
youtightenthelocknut.
4.Lowerthemachinetotheground.
5.Correctlyinstallthehydraulichosestothesteeringcylindersandrearwheel
motors.
WARNING
Failuretomaintainpropertorquecouldresultinfailureorlossof
wheelandmayresultinpersonalinjury.
Maintainthepropertorqueofthewheellugnuts.
6.Torquethewheel-lugnutsto95to122N∙m(70to90ft-lb).
7.Checkthehydraulic-uidlevelinthehydraulicreservoir.
8.Lubricatetherearaxlepivotbushingsthroughthegreasettingontherear
axle.
9.Operatethemachineandcheckthehydraulicconnectionsatthesteering
cylindersandwheelmotorsforleaks.
10.Afteryoucompletetheassemblyandadjustments,ensurethatthereisno
contactbetweenthemachinecomponentswhiletherearwheelsmovefrom
steeringlocktolock.Adjustifnecessary.
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