Toro Groundsmaster 3280-D Service Manual page 404

Installing the Input Shaft/Pinion Gear (4-Wheel Drive Axle) (continued)
Drive Axles: Service and Repairs
1. If the inner bearing cone was removed, press a new bearing cone all the
way onto the input shaft/pinion gear.
2. Place the shaft and bearing assembly in the bearing case and install the
outer bearing cone.
Note: The bearings must be completely seated. There should be no input
shaft/pinion gear end-play.
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1. Bearing case
3. Coat a new oil seal with grease and install the seal as shown in
4. Coat a new O-ring with grease. Install the O-ring in the seal collar, and
install the collar.
5. Install a new stake washer, and install the locknut finger tight.
6. Set the bearing preload by securing the bearing case in a vise. Thread a M12
x 1.5 bolt into the splined end of the input shaft/pinion gear.
7. Slowly tighten the locknut until 0.4 to 0.7 N·m (4.0 to 6.0 in-lb) of force is
required to rotate the input shaft/pinion gear in the bearing case.
8. Secure the locknut with the stake washer.
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1. Input shaft/pinion gear
Figure 272
2. Oil seal
Figure 273
2. Design cone center
distance
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Figure 272.
3. Bearing case
Groundsmaster ® 3280-D/3320
05138SL Rev B