Removing and Installing Front Wheel Assembly

Removing

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)

2. CAUTION: The machine can fall or slip from an unsafe lifting device or supports.

   • Use a safe lifting device rated for the load to be lifted.
   • Lower machine onto jack stands or other stable supports and block wheels before servicing.
   
   

   IMPORTANT: Place jack stands under frame, not under transmission or engine, when raising or supporting machine.

   Raise machine with a safe lifting device and lower machine onto jack stands or other stable supports. Block wheels remaining on the ground to prevent machine movement.

3. 
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   Remove the cap (A) from the end of the axle hub.

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4. Remove the mounting cap screw (B) and washer.

5. Remove the wheel assembly.

6. CAUTION: Explosive separation of tire and rim parts is possible when they are serviced incorrectly:

   • Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment and experience to perform the job.
   
   

   Take wheel assembly to an authorized service dealer for repairs.

Installing

1. Apply multipurpose grease to spindle shaft before installing wheel assembly.

2. Install wheel assembly with valve stem to the outside.

3. Install washer and tighten cap screw to specification.

   Item	Measurement	Specification
   Cap screw	Torque	92 N·m (68 lb-ft)

4. Install cap.