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Michigan 55 Rear, 55 AWS-R Parts Catalog

I’ve been turning wrenches for 28 years. I’ve seen guys burn a whole afternoon because they ordered the wrong hydraulic cylinder for a Michigan 55 Rear. That’s lost money. The fix is simple: get the factory parts catalog. This one covers both the 55 Rear and the 55 AWS-R with DAF and Perkins engines. It’s Michigan 55 Rear, 55 AWS-R Parts Catalog – 218 pages of factory-coded part numbers, exploded views, and the numerical index that tells you exactly where to look. Aftermarket cross-reference lists are a gamble. This is the real deal from Clark Equipment.

Numerical Index – Find Any Part in Seconds

The NUMERICAL INDEX COMB. 55 AWS-R 32169 starts on page 3. You have a part number? Look it up in the index. It gives you the page number where that part appears in the exploded view. No flipping through 218 pages blind. The index covers both the 55 Rear and the 55 AWS-R models, so you don’t need separate manuals. I’ve used these indexes on the bench – they save you from ordering a part that looks right but isn’t. The index is the first thing I photocopy and tape to the toolbox.

Coverage: 55 Rear and 55 AWS-R – What’s the Difference?

Two different machine configurations, one manual. The 55 Rear is the basic model with DAF or Perkins engine. The 55 AWS-R is the all-wheel-steer version. The parts differ – steering linkages, axle housings, driveline components. This catalog includes both. If you’re working on an AWS-R, you need the specific part numbers for the steer axles. The numerical index marks which model each part applies to. Don’t assume compatibility. Check the index.

Exploded Views and Assembly Breakdowns

Each major system – engine, transmission, axles, steering, hydraulics – gets its own exploded view. You see every nut, bolt, seal, and bearing drawn in relation to each other. The part numbers are printed right on the illustration. No hunting through text. You match the number on the drawing to the parts list. This is how you confirm you’re ordering the correct seal or bushing. I’ve had aftermarket catalogs where the drawing didn’t match the part – wasted a day. Factory drawings don’t lie.

Factory Parts Catalogs: The Only Source You Can Trust

This manual is printed by Clark Equipment, La Brugeoise et Nivelles S.A., Belgium. It’s not a reprint from a third party. The part numbers are the same numbers the factory uses. When you call a dealer, they’ll ask for the part number from this catalog. If you show up with an aftermarket number, you’ll get the wrong part. I’ve seen it happen. The factory catalog also includes superseded part numbers and notes. That’s information you won’t find in a generic list. Automotive Industry Overview – the industry standard is OEM documentation for a reason.

How to Use the Numerical Index Effectively

Got a part number like 1C-614? Look it up in the index on page 3. It shows you page 26, 50 for that part. Then turn to those pages to see the exploded view and the full part description. The index is sorted numerically, not by model, so you need to know the part number. If you don’t have the number, start with the system section – engine, steering, etc. – and browse until you find the assembly you need. The manual is organized logically: each system has its own page range. The first few pages after the index cover the engine and drivetrain.

Related Manuals and Additional Resources

If you need parts for a larger Michigan machine, check out Volvo BM Michigan 125C 1988 Parts Catalog – Factory OEM Parts Manual. For the 851 model, see Michigan 851 Parts Catalog – 72-Page Factory Parts Manual. And if you’re working on a 85III 1965 machine, Michigan 85III 1965 Parts Catalog – Factory OEM Parts Breakdown is the one. These are all factory originals, not aftermarket compilations.

Does this manual include repair procedures?

No, it is a parts catalog.

How do I identify which model I have – 55 Rear or 55 AWS-R?

Look at the machine serial number plate. The engine model (DAF or Perkins) will be listed. The 55 AWS-R has an additional steer axle. If you’re unsure, the parts catalog’s numerical index includes both models, so you can look up parts for either. But for safety, always verify the serial number with the manual’s machine serial number field on page 1. If the serial number falls in the range covered, you’re good. If not, you may need a different revision. The factory manual covers specific serial number ranges – don’t assume it fits your machine without checking. This is where aftermarket catalogs fail – they often don’t include serial number applicability.

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Stop ordering wrong parts. Access the Factory Manual and get back to wrenching.