Reelmaster 6500-D/6700-DPage 6 - 12Axles, Planetaries and Brakes (Rev. C)
Axle Pivot Bushings
The rear axle must be held in place snugly by the axle
pin. Excessive movement of the axle, which is charac-
terized by erratic steering, usually indicates worn bush-
ings. To correct the problem, replace the bushings.
1. Disconnect the hydraulic hoses from the steering
cylinder. Put caps or plugs on all the fittings and hoses
to prevent contamination.
Note: To ease reassembly, tag each of the hoses to
show their correct position on the steering cylinder.
2. Remove the locknut and thrust washer securing the
end of the axle pivot pin to the chassis (Fig. 13).
3. Jack up the frame (just aheadof the rear wheels) un-
til pressure is taken off the axle pivot pin. Support the
machine with jack stands to prevent it from falling.
4. Pull the axle pivot pin out. This will release the rear
axleand washer(s)from the frame.Carefully pull theen-
tire axle and wheel assembly out from under the ma-
chine.
Note: Several washers may have been installed be-
tween the axle pivot tube and frame during manufac-
ture. Make sure the same number of washers are
installed during reassembly.
5. Usea driftpunch and hammer todrive both bushings
out of the axle. Clean the inside of the axle pivot tube to
remove dirt and foreign material.
6. Apply grease to the inside and outside of the new
bushing. Use an arbor press to install the bushings into
the top and bottom ofthe axle pivot tube. Bushings must
be flush with the axle tube.
7. Wipe the rear axle pivot pin with a rag to remove dirt
and grease. Inspect the pin for wear or damage and re-
place as necessary.
8. Mount the axle to the frame with the axle pin. Install
washer(s) and axle pivot pin. Secure the axle pivot pin
in place with the thrust washer and jamnut.
9. Removethejackstandsandlowerthemachineto the
floor.
10.Lubricate the rear axle pivot bushings through the
grease fitting on the pivot pin.
11.Install the hydraulic hoses to the steering cylinder.
12.Check steering cylinder hydraulic connections for
leaks.
Axle Spindle Bushings
The rear wheel spindles must fit snugly in the rear axle.
Excessive movement of the s pindle inthe axle indicates
that the bushings are probably worn and must be re-
placed.
1. Disconnect the hydraulic hoses from the steering
cylinder. Put caps or plugs on the fittings and hoses to
prevent contamination.
Note: To ease reassembly, tag each of the hoses to
show their correct position on the steering cylinder.
2. Remove the jamnut and thrust washer securing the
end of the axle pivot pin to the chassis (Fig. 13).
3. Jack up the frame (just aheadof the rear wheels) un-
til pressure is taken off the axle pivot pin. Support the
machine with jackstands to prevent it from falling.
4. Pull the axle pivot pin out. This will release the rear
axleand washer(s)from the frame.Carefully pull theen-
tire axle and wheel assembly out from under the ma-
chine.
Note: Several washers may have been installed be-
tween the axle pivot tube and frame during manufac-
ture. Make sure the same number of washers are
installed during reassembly.
5. Remove the cotter pin and castle nut securing the
steering cylinder and/or tie rod end to the s pindle arm.
6. Remove the capscrew, spindle cap, retaining ring,
and washers that secure the wheel spindle into the axle
tube.Slide thespindle, washer,and wheelassembly out
of the axle tube to expose the bushings.
7. Use a punch and hammer to drive both bushings out
of the axle tube. Clean the inside of the axle tube to re-
move any dirt and foreign material.
8. Apply grease to the inside and outside of the new
bushings. Use an arbor press to install the bushingsinto
the top and bottom of the axle tube. The bushings must
be flush with the axle tube.
9. Wipe the spindle shaft with a rag to remove any dirt
and grease. Inspect the spindles for wear and replace
as necessary.
10.Install a washer onto the spindle shaft and push the
shaft through the axle tube. Hold the wheel and spindle
shaft assembly in place andinstall thethrust washer flat
washer and retaining ring onto the end of the spindle
shaft. Install the spindle cap and capscrew.
11.Connect steering cylinder and/or tie rod end to the
spindle arm. Tighten the castle nut(s) to 25 to 33 ft-lbs.
(34 to 45 Nm). and install new cotter pins.
