caution - Toro

Axle Shafts
The following procedures assume the rear axle assembly
has been removed from the machine (see Rear Axle
Assembly Removal in this section).
Axle Shaft Removal
1. Remove the axle cover mounting screws. Remove
the axle cover from the axle case as an assembly
(Fig. 27).
1
4
17 to 20 ft -lb
(23to27N-m)
3
2. Use a bearing puller to remove the bearing and bevel
gear as shown (Fig. 28).
3. Remove the shims, spacer and retaining ring. Drive
the axle out of the bearing and cover. Remove and discard
the axle shaft seal.
4. Inspect all gears, shafts, bearings, spacers and
cases for damage and wear. Replace components as
necessary.
Axle Shaft Installation
1. Axle case
2. Axle cover assembly
2
Figure 27
3. Mounting screw (6 used)
4. O-ring
1
1. Coat new axle shaft seal with grease and install in
axle cover as shown (Fig. 29).
2
2. Press the axle cover and bearing assembly onto the
axle shaft. Press only on the inner race of the cover
bearing (Fig. 29).
4
5
3
3. Install retaining ring, spacer and correct combination
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 from 17 to
20 ft-lb (23 to 27 N -m).
1. Bearing
2. Bevel gear
3. Bearing shims
Figure 28
4. Spacer
5. Retaining ring
Axles, Planetaries
and Brakes
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4
2 3
1. Axle shaft seal
2. Axle cover
Figure 29
3. Bearing
4. Axle shaft
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