Axle Shaft Disassembly And Wheel Bearing Service - Toro Groundsmaster 300 Series Service Manual

Axle Shaft Disassembly and Wheel Bearing Service

NOTE: When servicing the bearing and seal area of the
axle shaft, it is recommended that you replace hex head
screws and flange nuts with socket head screws (94-
6934), washers (94-6936) and nuts (94-6935). See
Figure 18.
1. After the wheel has been removed, slide the brake
drum off of the axle flange (Fig. 5).
NOTE: It may be necessary to loosen the brake shoes
by turning the star wheel inside the brake drum assemb-
ly. (See Chapter 7 - Steering and Brakes.)
2. Line up the hole in the axle shaft flange and remove
the backing plate nuts which hold the axle shaft assemb-
ly to the axle housing. Use a 1/2 inch socket wrench
(Fig. 6).
3. Pull out the axle shaft and brake assembly (Fig. 7).
NOTE: Bearing races and retainer ring are cemented
together with an epoxy adhesive. If the bearing and race
come apart, remove the bearing cup from the housing
with a puller.
Repairs Page 7 - 4 Rev. A
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
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