Differential Shafts (4-Wheel Drive Axle)
Removing the Differential Shaft (4-Wheel Drive Axle)
Groundsmaster
®
3280-D/3320
05138SL Rev B
The following procedures assume the 4-wheel drive rear axle assembly has
been removed from the machine.
Do not interchange the right and left differential shafts assemblies.
Mark the right and left shafts before disassembly.
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1.
Mounting screw
2.
O-ring
1. Remove the mounting screws, nuts, and lock washers, and remove the bevel
gear case/axle case assembly and O-ring from the axle support
2. Mark and pull the differential shaft assembly from the axle support.
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1.
O-ring
2.
Differential shaft
3. Remove the retaining ring and bevel gear
4. Drive the differential shaft out of the bearings, and remove the bearings and
bearing shims.
IMPORTANT
Figure 266
3.
Bevel gear case/axle case
assembly
4.
Lock washer
Figure 267
3.
Bearing shims
4.
Bearing (2 each)
(Figure
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5.
Locknut
6.
Axle support
(Figure
266).
5.
Bevel gear
6.
Retaining ring
267).
Drive Axles: Service and Repairs