TC40D Rear End repair
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Norcal M5
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Kharman, how much does that axle assembly weigh? Did you pull it off by hand or did you have to have a jack/dolley under it?
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The axel housing assembly is probably close to 200 pounds, maybe a bit more. Which would make it hard to gently lower to the floor once broke loose and harder yet to get back into place.
I have a Hydraulic Elevating Cart that I bought a few years back for messing with heavy fireplace inserts Vestil Hydraulic Elevating Cart Manual Power, Single Scissor, 1000-Lb. Capacity, 19 3/4in. x 32in. Platform, Model# CART-1000-TS | Hydraulic Lift Tables + Carts | Northern Tool + Equipment which came in real handy for getting the axel housing back up and lined up. I do not think I could have done it manually even with burly helper. I imaging an engine hoist would work well too but I think it would take a crew of three to get it back on without some mechanical assistance.
I have a Hydraulic Elevating Cart that I bought a few years back for messing with heavy fireplace inserts Vestil Hydraulic Elevating Cart Manual Power, Single Scissor, 1000-Lb. Capacity, 19 3/4in. x 32in. Platform, Model# CART-1000-TS | Hydraulic Lift Tables + Carts | Northern Tool + Equipment which came in real handy for getting the axel housing back up and lined up. I do not think I could have done it manually even with burly helper. I imaging an engine hoist would work well too but I think it would take a crew of three to get it back on without some mechanical assistance.
