Rear propshaft 914/60290 JCB Loadall, aftermarket

For the JCB Loadall telehandlers: rear propshaft 914/60290, an aftermarket part. This shaft drives the rear axle.

The propshaft is chosen by part number according to its length between flanges, flange type and joint size, and front and rear shafts differ. It is balanced at the factory: if the sliding section is separated, reassemble it to the marks so the yokes at each end stay in the same plane, otherwise vibration results. Grease the joint and spline nipples at the service interval. The sliding section must not run dry.

Specifications

Compatibility

According to sources, 914/60290 is the rear propshaft of JCB telehandlers; the product card gives it for the 540-140. Other parts are in Axle shafts, propshafts and U-joints.

Fitting

Before the change, park the machine on level ground, apply the parking brake and chock the wheels. Support the shaft while undoing the flange bolts; fit the new shaft with the marks on the sliding section aligned and tighten the flange bolts to the specified torque. After fitting, grease the joints and splines and drive at low speed to check for vibration. The shaft comes new; clean the flange faces before fitting and check the marks on the sliding section. The shaft comes new.