HEAD 7W2231 - Caterpillar

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(1) Speed reducer (2) Output shaft (3) Adapter (4) Chain (5) Sprocket (6) Roller bearing (7) Drive housing (8) Axle (9) Roller bearing (10) Chain caseThe wheel drives are identical for both sides of the machine. The wheel drive transfers the power from speed reducer (1) to the wheels. The wheel drive is mounted partially inside chain case (10) and drive housing (7) .Power from speed reducer (1) is transferred from output shaft (2) to adapter (3) and axle (8). Output shaft (2) is splined to adapter (3). When axle (8) rotates, sprocket (5) drives chain (4) which is connected to the other two wheels. Axle (8) is supported by roller bearing (6) and roller bearing (9). Axle (8) is connected to the wheel. The torque from the axle is transferred to the wheel. The machine moves.