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MAINTENANCE
MAVERICK 03/09 Maintenance Section 4-8
© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.
MAINTENANCE
Service of Spindle Housing (FIGURE Mnt-0006)
Remove blade bar or pan.
Remove hydraulic motor.
Remove spindle housing from unit.
Drain remaining oil from housing.
Using a chisel, bend the tang on the lockwasher (6) until it is free from the slot in the nut (5).
Unscrew locknut and remove locknut and lockwasher, and second locknut.
The Spindle should now slide from the Spindle housing, so the Spindle can be removed from the Housing.
Remove the Seal (7) from the Housing
REMOVING BEARINGS:
If replacing bearings:
Remove the old bearings from the Spindle and Housing. Be careful not to damage either the Spindle or
Housing in this process.
Turn the spindle housing over and from the bottom side of the spindle housing, using a punch, drive the
remaining bearing cup out.
Clean spindle housing, spindle and bearings thoroughly.
When rebuilding the spindle housing assembly, always replace the locknuts, lockwasher, and seal.
INSPECTION:
Bearing and cups:
Inspect bearings and bearing cups for nicks, pitting, discoloration and wear. If any exist, replace bearing and
bearing cup.