Toro Groundsmaster 3280-D Service Manual page 365

Disassembling the Front Axle
Groundsmaster ® 3280-D/3320
05138SL Rev B
1. Remove the right and left-hand axle assemblies; refer to
Front Axle Shafts and Bearings (page
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2. Remove the 8 housing bolts, 8 hex nuts, and 8 lock washers that secure the
axle housings. Separate the front and rear axle housings
all gasket material from the housing mating surfaces.
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3. Remove the 4 bearing bolts, and remove the caps. Place the caps in a safe
place to avoid damaging their machined surfaces
The bearing caps are marked for identification. The letters or
numbers are in horizontal and vertical positions. Record them for
reference during assembly. Always install them in the same position.
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Disassembling the
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Drive Axles: Service and Repairs