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LF45/55 series
General
SINGLE REAR AXLE 10.26
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2. GENERAL
2.1 DESCRIPTION OF 10.26 AXLE
Differential
The 10.26 axle has a differential with hypoid
gearing.
A single reduction is applied.
The bevelled gear-to-pinion backlash is
achieved using adjusting nuts.
The pre-load of the pinion bearings is adjusted
using shims which are placed between the
bearing inner races.
The pinion housing can be removed using
jacking bolts.
Differential lock
The 10.26 axle is equipped with a variable
differential-gear lock.
The satellite gear housing flange is fitted with
spline toothing on the right-hand side. The
left-hand side of the selector sleeve is equipped
with similar toothing.
The selector sleeve has internal splines similar
to those on the stub axle.
There is a groove on outside of the selector
sleeve accommodating a fork which is attached
to the engaging cylinder.
If the engaging cylinder is pressurised using the
pneumatic switch, the selector sleeve toothing
will mesh with the toothing of the satellite gear
housing.
If the engaging cylinder is vented via the
pneumatic switch, the spring will ensure that the
lock is disengaged.
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