Toro Groundsmaster 3280-D Service Manual page 353

Disassembling the Front Axle Shafts and Bearings (continued)
Groundsmaster ® 3280-D/3320
05138SL Rev B
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8. Center punch and drill a 6 mm (1/4 inch) hole (approximate) into the outside
of the bearing retainer to a depth of about 3/4 the thickness of the retainer
(Figure 202).
Drilling completely through the retainer ring will damage the axle
shaft.
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Wear protective safety goggles when breaking the retaining ring.
Personal injury could result from flying metal particles. Keep
bystanders away during this procedure.
9. Place a chisel in position across the drilled hole and strike sharply to break
the retainer (Figure
10. Remove the bearing from the axle shaft.
Figure 202
IMPORTANT
Figure 203
WARNING
203). Remove and discard the retainer.
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