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REMOVING/INSTALLING FRONT
AXLE ASSEMBLY
NOTE: This procedure applies to the PANTHER LX
- 4 and the PANTHER MX - 4 ONLY.
Panther LX - 4 (FIGURE 3)
REMOVING.
1. Remove the tiller assembly. Refer to REMOV-
ING/INSTALLING TILLER ASSEMBLY in PRO-
CEDURE 4 of this manual.
2. Remove the shroud assembly. Refer to
REMOV-
ING/INSTALLING SHROUD ASSEMBLY in
PROCEDURE 5 of this manual.
3. Remove the front wheels. Refer to
REMOVING/
INSTALLING THE FRONT WHEELS in PRO-
CEDURE 9 of the Owner’s Manual, part number
1090132.
4. Position the front frame assembly onto its side.
5. Remove the self-locking nut and spacer secur-
ing the front axle assembly to the right front wheel
axle assembly.
NOTE: Save the self-locking nut, spacer and washer
for reuse when installing the NEW front axle assem-
bly.
6. Slide the right front wheel axle assembly and the
washer away from the front axle assembly.
7. Repeat STEPS 4 - 5 for the left side of the front
axle assembly.
8. Remove the self-locking nut and three (3) wash-
ers securing the front axle assembly to the front
frame assembly.
9. Slide the front axle assembly and washer away
from the front frame assembly.
INSTALLING.
NOTE: Position the two (2) washers between the
front frame assembly and the front axle assembly.
1. Position the two (2) washers and front axle as-
sembly onto the front frame assembly.
CAUTION
DO NOT overtighten the self-locking nut secur-
ing the front axle assembly to the front frame
assembly. Otherwise, damage to the front axle
assembly may occur.
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PROCEDURE 5SHROUD/FORK/WHEELS/TIE RODS
Self-locking nut
Spacer
Front Axle
Assembly
Right Front Wheel
Axle Assembly
Washer
Self-locking nut
Washer
Front Frame
Assembly
Washers
2. Secure the front axle assembly to the front frame
using the washer and self-locking nut. Torque the
locking nut between 108 - 135 in./lbs.
3. Position the EXISTING washer and the right front
wheel axle assembly on the front axle assembly.
CAUTION
DO NOT overtighten the self-locking nut secur-
ing the front axle assembly to the right front
wheel axle assembly. Otherwise, damage to
the front axle assembly may occur.
4. Secure the right front wheel axle assembly to the
front axle assembly using the EXISTING spacer
and self-locking nut. Torque the self-locking nut
between 17 - 30 in./lbs.
5. Repeat STEPS 3 - 4 for the left side of the front
axle assembly.
6. Return the front frame assembly to the upright
position
7. Reinstall the front wheels. Refer to
REMOVING/
INSTALLING THE FRONT WHEELS in PRO-
CEDURE 9 of the Owner’s Manual, part number
1090132.
8. Reinstall the front shroud assembly. Refer to
REMOVING/INSTALLING FRONT SHROUD
ASSEMBLY in PROCEDURE 5 of this manual.
9. Reinstall the tiller assembly. Refer to
REMOV-
ING/INSTALLING TILLER ASSEMBLY in PRO-
CEDURE 4 of this manual.
FIGURE 3 - REMOVING/INSTALLING FRONT
AXLE ASSEMBLY - PANTHER LX - 4