Toro Groundsmaster 328-D, Service Manual

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7. Support the drive pinion in a suitable press (Fig. 41).
Figure 41
8. Install the outer pinion spacer with the chamfer to-
wards the pinion splines and install the new outer pinion
bearing cone (Fig. 42).
9. With a hollow press sleeve of proper diameter, press
on the outer bearing cone race until the drive pinion
seats in the carrier and a slight drag is noticed when the
gear is rotated by hand (2-13 in.-lb. torque to rotate)
(Fig. 43). If the drag is to severe, tap the pinion shaft
with a soft mallet until the drag is reduced.
Figure 42
Figure 43
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