SkyTrak 8042 Service Manual - Manual (Page 121)

5-17 6036, 6042, 8042, 10042, 10054
Axles, Drive Shafts, Wheels and Tires
4. Working through the level plug hole (2), carefully use
a screwdriver to spread the brake discs apart.
Note: DO NOT damage the surfaces of the brake discs
when spreading the brake discs.
5. Using a feeler gauge, check the gap (3) between the
brake discs (4). If the measurement is greater than
the maximum gap, replace the brake discs.
Note: If the brake discs are worn beyond their
tolerance, the brake disc must be replaced on both sides
of the axle at the same time.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the other side of the axle.
7. Fill the axle with Mobilfluid 424 ® Tractor Hydraulic
Fluid (ISO 46) through the axle fill hole until the oil
level is even with both axle level holes. Fill the axle
slowly, allow time for the oil to run across the
differential.
8. Reassemble the level plugs using new o-rings.
9. Install the axle fill plug into axle housing.
10. Remove the remote portable hydraulic pressurizing
unit from the port.
b. Rear Axle
1. Block all four wheels to help prevent the machine
from moving after the parking brake is disabled.
2. Working through the level plug hole (2), carefully use
a screwdriver to spread the brake discs apart.
Note: DO NOT damage the surfaces of the brake discs
when spreading the brake discs.
3. Using a feeler gauge, check the gap (3) between the
brake discs (4). If the gap is greater than 0.16 in
(4,25 mm) for a 3 disc axle, replace the brake discs.
If the gap is greater than 0.22 in (5,60 mm) for a 4
disc axle, replace the brake discs.
Note: If the brake discs are worn beyond their
tolerance, the brake disc must be replaced on both sides
of the axle at the same time.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the other side of the axle.
5. Fill the axle with Mobilfluid 424 ® Tractor Hydraulic
Fluid (ISO 46) through the axle fill hole until the oil
level is even with both axle level holes. Fill the axle
slowly, allow time for the oil to run across the
differential.
6. Reassemble the level plugs using new o-rings.
7. Install the axle fill plug into axle housing.
Machine Maximum Gap
6036, 6042 4,25 mm (0.16 in) (3 disc version)
5,60 mm (0.22 in) (4 disc version)
8042 5,60 mm (0.22 in)
10042, 10054 6,75 mm (0.26 in)
MT2851
2
MT2841 3
4