Servicing The Rear Axle Driveshaft Cross And Bearing (4-Wheel Drive) - Toro Groundsmaster 3280-D Service Manual

Servicing the Rear Axle Driveshaft Cross and Bearing (4-Wheel
Drive)
Groundsmaster ® 3280-D/3320
05138SL Rev B
g226486
1. End yoke
2. Cross and bearing kit
1. Remove the rear axle driveshaft from the machine; refer to
Rear Axle Driveshaft (4-Wheel Drive) (page
2. Remove the snap rings that secure the bearings in the yokes.
Support the yokes when removing and installing the bearings to
prevent damage.
3. Use a press to remove the cross and bearings from the yokes. Clean the
driveshaft yokes.
4. Install new cross and bearings as follows:
A. Apply a thick layer of grease to the bearing bores in the end yoke and
shaft yoke.
B. Press 1 bearing partially into the yoke.
C. Insert the cross into the yoke and bearing.
D. Hold the cross in alignment and press the bearing in until it hits the yoke.
E. Install the snap ring into the yoke groove to secure the installed bearing.
F. Place second bearing into yoke bore and onto cross shaft. Press the
bearing into the yoke and secure with the snap ring.
G. Repeat the procedure for other yoke.
H. Apply grease to the cross until it comes out of all the 4 bearing cups.
5. Ensure that the assembled joint moves without any binding. Lightly rap the
yoke lugs with a soft-faced hammer to remove slight binding. If the binding
continues, disassemble the joint to identify the source of binding.
6. Install the driveshaft to the machine; refer to
Driveshaft (4-Wheel Drive) (page
Figure 254
3. Snap ring (4 each)
4. Shaft yoke
IMPORTANT
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Page 8–45
Removing the
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Installing the Rear Axle
Drive Axles: Service and Repairs