Toro Groundsmaster 3280-D Service Manual page 351

Disassembling the Front Axle Shafts and Bearings
Groundsmaster ® 3280-D/3320
05138SL Rev B
1. Park the machine on a level surface, lower the cutting deck, shut off the
engine, set the parking brake, and remove the key from the key switch.
2. Remove the brake return spring (item 24 in
link. Remove the cotter pin and clevis pin, and disconnect the brake cable
from the brake lever.
3. Remove the wheel assembly from the front axle; refer to
Wheel (page 7–4).
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4. Slide the brake drum from the machine
Note: If the brake drum is severely worn, it may be necessary to loosen
the brake shoes before removing the brake drum. Loosen the brake shoes
by turning the star wheel adjuster (item 10 in
drum assembly.
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5. Remove the 4 locknuts, 4 hardened washers, and 4 socket-head screws that
secure the brake assembly and outer seal plate to the axle housing
199). Use the hole in the axle shaft flange to get access to the locknuts.
Figure 198
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Figure 199
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Figure 197) from the brake cable
Removing the
198).
Figure 197) inside the brake
Drive Axles: Service and Repairs
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