Toro 07511AA, Service Manual

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Servicing the PTO Drive Shaft Cross Bearings
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1. Tube yoke 5. Retaining ring (8 each)
2. Boot 6. Cross bearing
3. Slip yoke
7. Flange yoke
4. Grease fitting
IMPORTANT
When placing yoke in vise, clamp lightly on the solid part of the yoke
to prevent damage. The use of a vise with soft jaws is recommended.
1. Lightly clamp each yoke in a vise and remove the snap rings that secure the
bearings to the yoke.
2. Support the yoke and use a press to remove the cross and bearings from
the yokes:
A. Place a small socket against one bearing and a large socket against the
yoke on the opposite side.
B. While supporting the large socket, apply pressure on small socket to
partially push the opposite bearing into the large socket.
C. Remove the yoke from the press, grasp the partially removed bearing
and tap on the yoke to completely remove the bearing.
D. Repeat the process for the remaining bearings.
3. Thoroughly clean and inspect all components.
4. Support the yoke and use a press to install a new cross and bearings into
the yokes:
A. Apply a coating of grease to the bearing bores of the end yoke and the
shaft yoke. Also, apply grease to the bearings and seal of the bearing
Outcross 9060 Page 7–25 Traction and PTO Drive: Service and Repairs
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