Toro Groundsmaster 328-D, Service Manual

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Axle Shafts
The following procedures assume the rear axle assem-
1
2
4
17 to 20 ft–lbs.
bly has been removed from the machine.
(23 to 27 Nm)
Removal
1. Remove the axle cover mounting screws. Remove
3
the axle cover from the axle case as an assembly
(Fig. 15).
2. Use a bearing puller to remove the bearing and bevel
gear as shown (Fig. 16).
3. Remove the shims, spacer, and retaining ring. Drive
the axle out of the bearing and cover. Remove and dis-
card the axle shaft seal.
Figure 15
3. Mounting screw
4. Inspect all gears, shafts, bearings, spacers, and
1. Axle case
2. Axle cover assembly 4. O-ring
cases for damage and wear. Replace components as
necessary.
Installation
1. Coat new axle shaft seal with grease and install in
axle cover as shown (Fig. 17).
2. Press the axle cover and bearing assembly onto the
axle shaft. Press only on the inner race of the cover
bearing (Fig. 17).
3. Install retaining ring, spacer, and correct combina-
tion of bearing shims. Install bevel gear and bearing.
4. Coat a new O-ring with grease and install the axle
cover assembly. Tighten axle cover screws to 17 to 20
ft-lbs. (23 to 27 Nm).
Figure 16
1. Bearing 4. Spacer
2. Bevel gear 5. Retaining ring
3. Shims
1
2
3
4
5
1
2 3
4
Figure 17
1. Axle shaft seal 3. Bearing
2. Axle cover 4. Axle shaft
Groundsmaster 328–D Page 10.1 – 11 4WD Rear Axle (Rev. G)
(Dae Dong Axle)