Kessler Drive Hub Rebuild

Drive Hub teardown and rebuild for Kessler axles common in Taylor, Hyster, Kalmar, and CVS Ferrari off-highway machinery.

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About the course

The content in this course provides technicians with the knowledge and skills to safely disassemble, inspect, and reassemble the Kessler D101/102 drive hub. The course emphasizes best practices, proper tooling, and quality assurance, ensuring that trainees leave with the knowledge and skills to perform these tasks with precision.

The Old Way

Tribal knowledge transfer in the shop using old techniques.

The Wrong Way

Relying on OEM specification manuals that are out-of-date.

The Right Way

Critical skills, taught by experts with real-world experience.

Course Lessons

Your Instructor: Marty Smith

Marty Smith is a seasoned expert in the repair, rebuilding, and training of heavy-duty axles, with extensive hands-on experience in both civilian and military environments. A former heavy-wheeled mechanic in the US Army, Marty honed his skills working on Meritor, AxleTech, Kessler, and other leading axle brands. His background includes cross-training in powertrains, planetary systems, and high-precision assemblies, giving him unparalleled expertise in axle systems and related components.

As a trainer, Marty brings a disciplined, systematic approach to teaching, emphasizing precision, cleanliness, and best practices. His real-world knowledge and military rigor make him an ideal mentor for technicians seeking to advance their skills in axle repair and maintenance. Currently, Marty leads training programs for Heavy Duty Transaxle, sharing his wealth of knowledge to elevate the capabilities of mechanics in industries such as port operations, steel manufacturing, and heavy equipment maintenance.

Get in touch

  • 16849 146th St. SE, Monroe, WA 98272
  • training@hdtransaxle.com
  • +1 888 383-3301

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