6 axle replacement (8042, 10042 & 10054), Axle replacement (8042, 10042 & 10054) – SkyTrak 6036 Service Manual User Manual

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6036, 6042, 8042, 10042, 10054

Axles, Drive Shafts, Wheels and Tires

12. Remove the blocks from the front and rear of both

tires on the other axle.

Note: ALWAYS use new o-rings when servicing the
machine.

13. Install new o-rings into the fittings. Lubricate the

o-rings with clean hydraulic oil.

14. Uncap and connect the steering and brake lines at

their axle fittings.

15. Check the hydraulic reservoir oil level.

16. Properly connect the battery.

17. Remove the Do Not Operate Tags from both the

ignition key switch and the steering wheel.

18. Start the engine. Turn the steering wheel several

times lock to lock, operate the frame tilt function
several times in both directions and check the
function of the brakes. Check for hydraulic leaks, and
tighten or repair as necessary.

19. Front Axle: Install the front access panel.

20. Close and secure the rear door.

Note: The service brake circuit will need to be bled after
axle installation. Refer to Section 8.7.5, “Brake
Bleeding.”

5.6.6

Axle Replacement
(8042, 10042 & 10054)

a. Outrigger Removal (10042 & 10054 only)

On Models 10042 and 10054 equipped with outriggers, it
is necessary to remove the outrigger assembly before
removing the front axle.

1. Park the machine on a firm, level surface, level the

machine, fully retract the boom, lower the boom,
place the travel select lever in the (N) NEUTRAL
position, engage the parking brake, straighten all
wheels and shut the engine OFF.

2. Place a Do Not Operate Tag on both the ignition key

switch and steering wheel, stating that the machine
should not be operated.

3. Open the rear door. Allow the system fluids to cool.

4. Properly disconnect the battery.

5. Label and disconnect the wiring harness connectors

at both outrigger cylinder pressure switches (4).
Remove the wire ties securing the wiring harness to
the outrigger cylinders.

6. Tie a length of string to each pressure switch wiring

connector, and pull harness out through openings
(5) at rear of outrigger housing.

7. Untie strings from wiring connectors and tape, or

otherwise secure ends of strings to outrigger
housing. These strings will be used to pull harness
through housing during installation.

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