Toro Groundsmaster 3280-D Service Manual page 396

Installing the Bevel Gear Case and Axle Case (4-Wheel Drive Axle) (continued)
Drive Axles: Service and Repairs
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1. Dial indicator
2. Axle case support
3. Support shim location
C. Use a dial indicator to measure vertical end-play of the axle case
263).
Axle case assembly end-play: 0.02 to 0.20 mm (0.001 to 0.008 inch)
D. Adjust end-play by increasing or reducing the number of axle case
support shims.
Note: Axle case support shims are available in 0.10 mm (0.004 inch),
0.20 mm (0.008 inch), and 0.40 mm (0.016 inch) thickness.
6. After correct support shims have been determined, remove the mounting
screws and apply heavy strength thread-locking compound to the screw
threads. Install the screws; torque the screws to 77 to 91 N·m (57 to 67 ft-lb).
Correct engagement between the bevel gears is critical to axle
performance and durability.
Figure 263
4. Axle case
5. Bevel gear case
6. Knuckle pin
IMPORTANT
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7. Vertical end-play
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Groundsmaster ® 3280-D/3320
05138SL Rev B