Lil Foot
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1979 B7100DT Gear, Nissan Hanix N150-2 Excavator
Am I correct in assuming that I cannot remove the entire front axle assembly without lifting the engine so the pivot pin can clear the oil pan?
My poor little overworked Beastie was nearing the end of my driveway project, using the mighty B219 FEL to move & spread 1" minus cinders when there was an ominous clunk from the front axle. Everything seemed fine, dumped the load, started to backup when the left front wheel locked.
Two or four wheel had no effect. It would roll forward but not back, so I skidded it backward on the bucket about 150ft, then gingerly rolled forward into the garage. There she sits.
It seemed to happen as I reversed at a full lock turn, so I suspect the u-joint in the knuckle, rather than an axle shaft or differential problem.
I would rather pull the whole assembly & take it back home where my shop & most of my tools are, but that is not looking likely.
My poor little overworked Beastie was nearing the end of my driveway project, using the mighty B219 FEL to move & spread 1" minus cinders when there was an ominous clunk from the front axle. Everything seemed fine, dumped the load, started to backup when the left front wheel locked.
It seemed to happen as I reversed at a full lock turn, so I suspect the u-joint in the knuckle, rather than an axle shaft or differential problem.
I would rather pull the whole assembly & take it back home where my shop & most of my tools are, but that is not looking likely.