Service Repair Manual
Models
966C WHEEL LOADER
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Product: WHEEL LOADER
Model: 966C WHEEL LOADER 76J
Configuration: 966C WHEEL LOADER 76J06389-09655 (MACHINE) POWERED BY 3306 ENGINE
Disassembly and Assembly
966 WHEEL LOADER POWER TRAIN
Media Number -REG01117-02
Publication Date -01/04/1992
Date Updated -10/10/2001
Axles
SMCS - 3259-11; 3259-12
Remove Axles
1. Remove plug (3). Drain the oil from the final drive.
2. Remove bolts (1). Remove cover assembly (2) from the final drive planet carrier.
3. Pull axle (4) and gear part way out of the final drive.
NOTE: If the axle can not be removed, move the machine a small amount to the front or rear until
the axle can be pulled from the final drive.
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4. Fasten a hoist to the axle. Remove axle (4). The weight of the axle is 55 lb. (25 kg).
5. Remove retainer ring (6). Remove gear (5) and washer (7) from the axle.
Install Axles
1. Make sure the axles are clean and free of all dirt or foreign material.
2. Put washer (2) [with the steel side next to the gear] and gear (1) in position on the axle. Install
retainer ring (3).
3. Fasten a hoist to the axle. Put axle (4) in position in the final drive.
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4. Remove the retainer ring from the axle. Pull gear (1) part way off the axle. Put a piece of pipe
(5) which has a 2" (5.1 cm) outside diameter and is approximately 24 in. (61 cm) long in the gear
as shown. Push down on the pipe and slide the axle into position.
5. Remove the pipe. Slide gear (1) into position in the final drive planetary. Install the retainer ring
on the axle.
6. Turn the flat sides of the three shafts (7) as shown to give clearance for counterbore in cover.
7. Check the O-ring seal in the cover assembly f