Removing and Installing Front Wheel Assembly

Removing:

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

2. 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.
   
   

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

   
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   Safely lift and support machine. Place safe lifting device under end of front hanger bracket at location (A), and place jack stands or other stable supports under frame on each side at location (B). Block wheels remaining on the ground to prevent machine movement.

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3. 
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   Remove plastic cap (C) from end of wheel hub.

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4. Components are installed under spring tension. Wear eye protection and use proper tools when installing and removing components with spring tension.

   
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   Remove snap ring (D) from end of axle.

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5. Remove washer (E) and wheel from axle.

6. 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. Grease spindles and wheel hub grease fittings with specified grease.

2. Install wheel and washer (E) on axle.

3. Install snap ring (D).

4. Install plastic cap (C).

5. Safely remove jack stands and lower machine.