Toro Groundsmaster 3280-D Service Manual page 393

Removing the Bevel Gear Case and Axle Case (4-Wheel Drive Axle) (continued)
Groundsmaster ® 3280-D/3320
05138SL Rev B
g226461
1. Knuckle pin
2. O-ring
3. Bevel gear case
4. Shaft seal (2 each)
5. Axle case
6. O-ring
5. Remove the knuckle pin mounting screws and knuckle pin. Remove and
discard the O-ring
6. Hold the bevel gear case, lightly tap the upper end of the bevel gear shaft out
of the upper bearing and upper bevel gear.
7. Pull the bevel gear case from the axle case and remove the upper bevel
gear, collar, spacer, and thrust washer from the gear case.
8. Remove the axle case cover screws, cover, and O-ring from the axle case.
9. Remove the plug and sealing washer (not shown) from the center of the axle
case cover. Hold the axle case cover, lightly tap the lower end of the bevel
gear shaft out of the lower bearing and lower bevel gear.
10. Remove and discard the bevel gear shaft seals from the bevel gear case
and axle case (Figure
Figure 259
7. Axle case cover
8. Mounting screws
9. Lower bearing
10. Lower bevel gear
11. Bevel gear shaft
12. Thrust washer
(Figure 259).
259).
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13. Spacer
14. Upper bevel gear
15. Collar
16. Upper bearing
Drive Axles: Service and Repairs