AXLE

- AXLE CONTROL AND ADJUSTEMENT

- AXLE REMOVAL

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- AXLE CONTROL AND ADJUSTEMENT

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- AXLE TROUBLESHOOTING (Axle 212)
- SPECIFIC AXLE TOOLING
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Axle tightening torques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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AXLE TIGHTENING TORQUES

MLT 1035 LT LSU

340 N.m ± 10%

340 N.m ± 10%
340 N.m ± 10%

480 N.m ± 10%

63 N.m ± 15%
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63 N.m ± 15%

Standard torque settings to be used when no specific mention is made in dismantling

and re-assembly.
Torque expressed in N.m (*)
Thread Class 5.6 Class 5.8 Class 8.8 Class 10.9 Class 12.9
diameter
M3 0,54 0,76 1,16 1,7 2
M4 1,24 1,74 2,66 3,91 4,57
M5 2,47 3,46 5,2 7,7 9
M6 4,29 6 9,1 13,4 15,7
M8 10,4 14,6 22 32 38
M10 20 28 44 64 75
M12 35 49 76 111 130
M14 57 79 121 178 209
M16 88 124 189 278 325
M18 122 171 261 384 449
M20 173 243 370 544 637
M22 238 334 509 748 875
M24 298 418 637 936 1095
M27 442 619 944 1386 1622
M30 600 840 1280 1880 2200
(*) - Tightening torques are given for black or zinc-plated fasteners with light lubrication.
- Tightening torques are given for automatic slip and reset torque wrenches and direct read
dial torque wrenches.
- For more information, refer to Standard NF E25-030.

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Axle assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Front axle removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
– Re-fitting front axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Removal of rear axle with removable axle rocker beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
– Rear axle re-fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Rear axle rocker beam removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
– Rear axle rocker beam removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
– Re-fitting rear axle rocker beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Integral articulation rear axle remova . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
– Rear axle re-fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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AXLE ASSEMBLY
MLT 1035 LT LSU

340 N.m ± 10%

340 N.m ± 10%
340 N.m ± 10%

480 N.m ± 10%

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63 N.m ± 15%

63 N.m ± 15%

FRONT AXLE REMOVAL

- Raise the boom and support it with a prop.

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Axle removal

- Remove the two fixing clamps 1 at the axle end of the drive
shaft.

- Disconnect the two hoses 1 from the steering ram.

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- Remove the forward chassis cover plate 1.

- Disconnect the brake fluid supply pipe 1.

- Plug the pipe and the union.
- Disconnect the wheel direction sensor wiring 2.

2 1

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Axle removal

- Using a jack, raise the front of the chassis sufficiently to

allow the axle to pass underneath.
- Place the assembly on a support beam 1 (approx. 800 mm
in length) supported by two stands.

Be careful with hoses and wiring underneath the

chassis.
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- Remove the axle plate fixing bolts 1.

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1 1

- Wheel the axle forwards under the chassis.

Be careful not to let the axle rotate about the

wheels.

RE-FITTING FRONT AXLE

- Re-fitting is by reversing the operations described in “REMOVAL OF FRONT AXLE”.

- Tighten all fasteners to the torques shown in “TIGHTENING TORQUE SETTINGS”.

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REMOVAL OF REAR AXLE WITH REMOVABLE AXLE ROCKER BEAM

- Position the telehandler on horizontal ground, handbrake

on and shuttle control and gear lever in neutral.
- Chock the telehandler and lower the boom.

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Remove the rear axle drive shaft
- Remove the two clamps 1, one each side of the drive shaft.

- Disconnect the two hoses 1 from the steering ram.

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- Plug hoses and unions.
- Disconnect the wheel direction switch wiring 2.

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1

- Disconnect the flexible brake hose 1.

- Plug the hose and the union.
- Put the hose to one side above the rear axle.

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Axle removal

- Remove the strain gauge cover 1.

- Remove the two mounting screws 1.

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- Remove the strain gauge and secure in such a way that

it will not be subject to load or shock.

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- Raise the rear of the telehandler using a jack and place

two stands and a support beam 1 under the chassis at the
strong points.

- Remove the two rear wheels.

- Remove the mudguard brackets 1.
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- Arrange a lifting beam 1 above the telehandler.

- Secure slings to each side of the axle.
- Remove the fixing bolts 2 on each side of the rear axle.
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2
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- Lower the axle onto a pallet.

- Remove the assembly using a fork lift truck or a pallet truck.

REAR AXLE RE-FITTING

- Re-fitting is by reversing the operations described in “REAR AXLE REMOVAL”.

- Tighten all fasteners to the torques shown in “TIGHTENING TORQUE SETTINGS”.

When the axle is re-fitted, fit the strain gauge using torque settings shown on page 16 and
adjust the safety system (see group 80 - ELECTRICITY).

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REAR AXLE ROCKER BEAM REMOVAL

- Remove the rear axle before removing the rear axle rocker beam.

REAR AXLE ROCKER BEAM REMOVAL

- For MLT Series 1 and Turbo, remove the hook fitted to the
1 telehandler and the cover plate 1.
- Projecting hitch
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- Coupling ladder
1

1 - Hydraulic hitch

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Axle removal

- For other models remove only the hook fitted to the

telehandler and leave the counter-weight in place.
- Coupling ladder

- Hydraulic hitch

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- Remove the greasing pipes from the swivel point of the
rear axle rocker beam.
- Secure a lifting eye 1 at each end of the rocker beam.
- Fit a sling to each lifting eye.
1

Ø 90
ép. 5 mm - Lifting eye diagram.
Ø 45

Vis HM 12x30

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Axle removal

- Remove the fixing bolt 1 from the swivel point of the rear
axle rocker beam.

- Remove the swivel axle 1 using a slide hammer.

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Take care not to let the rocker beam rock.

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- Remove the rear axle rocker beam.

RE-FITTING REAR AXLE ROCKER BEAM

- Re-fitting is by reversing the operations described in “REAR AXLE ROCKER BEAM REMOVAL”
- Tighten all fasteners to the torques shown in “TIGHTENING TORQUE SETTINGS”.

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INTEGRAL ARTICULATION REAR AXLE REMOVAL

- Position the telehandler on horizontal ground, handbrake

on and shuttle control and gear lever in neutral.
- Chock the telehandler and lower the boom.

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Remove the rear axle drive shaft
- Remove the two clamps 1, one each side of the drive shaft.

- Disconnect the two hoses 1 from the steering ram

(one on each side).
- Plug hoses and unions.

- Disconnect the flexible brake hose 1.

- Plug the hose and the union.
- Put the hose to one side above the rear axle.
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2
- Disconnect the two greasing pipes 2.
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Axle removal

- Remove the strain gauge cover 1.

- Remove the two mounting bolts 2.

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- Remove the strain gauge and secure in such a way that

it will not be subject to load or shock.
2 2

- Disconnect the wiring 1 from the wheel direction switch.

- Remove the fixing bolts 2 from the swivel point of the rear
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axle.

- For the MLT 629 Series 1 and Turbo, remove the hook
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fitted to the telehandler and the cover plate 1.
- Projecting hitch

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Axle removal

- Coupling ladder
1

- Hydraulic hitch

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- For other models remove only the hook fitted to the

telehandler and leave the counter-weight in place.
- Coupling ladder

- Hydraulic hitch

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Axle removal

- Raise the rear of the telehandler using a jack and place

two stands and a support beam 1 under the chassis at the
strong points.

- Remove the two rear wheels.

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- Remove the mudguard brackets 1.

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- Arrange a lifting beam 1 above the telehandler.

- Secure slings to each side of the axle.

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Axle removal

- Remove the swivel axle 1 using a slide hammer.

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- Lower the axle onto a pallet.
- Remove the assembly using a fork lift truck or a pallet truck.

REAR AXLE RE-FITTING

- Re-fitting is by reversing the operations described in “REAR AXLE REMOVAL”.

- Tighten all fasteners to the torques shown in “TIGHTENING TORQUE SETTINGS”.

When the axle is re-fitted, fit the strain gauge using torque settings shown on page 16 and
adjust the safety system (see group 80 - ELECTRICITY).

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