Detroit Diesel — Remove Power Take-Off

Repair & overhaul · Hydraulic power take-off (PTA-0101-H)

From a Detroit Diesel service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.

Procedure

1. Remove pipe plug from bottom of housing and drain lubricating oil; reinstall and tighten plug.
2. Remove breather filter and install an eyebolt with a 3/4" pipe thread to lift the unit.
3. Support the weight with a chain hoist and sling.
4. Loosen the four bolts and remove the access hole cover.
5. Disconnect the six bolts holding the clutch drive discs to the flywheel.
6. Remove the four bolts holding each support bracket to the power take-off.
7. Remove the sixteen bolts and lock washers securing the unit to the engine flywheel housing.
8. Install two of the bolts into tapped holes in the clutch housing bolting flange.
9. Move the power take-off straight back away from the flywheel housing.

Source: Detroit Diesel service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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