Simplicity Regent Hydro-Gear 0650 Series Service And Repair Manual page 149

10. Inspect the bronze bearings for excessive wear. The
bearings should be 0.754" to 0.756".
11. Inspect the axle ends for damage or excessive wear.
The axle ends should be 0.749" to 0.750".
12. Inspect the differential bevel gears by rotating the
axle ends.
13. Inspect the final drive gear teeth for excessive wear
or damage.
14. Check the differential assembly screws for proper
torque. They should be torqued to 16-18 ft. lbs.
15. Inspect the journal bearings inside the differential
housing for excessive wear by feeling the shafts for
an unreasonable amount of play.
16. If excessive wear or damage has been found, the
complete assembly must be replaced.
17. Remove the brake rotors and stators by sliding one at
a time off the end of the splined motor shaft.
18. Inspect each side of both rotors for excessive wear or
damage.
19. Inspect the rotor's internal splines for excessive wear
or damage.
20. Replace rotors and stators as a complete kit if exces-
sive wear or damage is found. Inspect all other mating
parts.
11 Transmission Teardown
Journal Bushing
Figure 9. Remove Axle / Differential Assembly
Figure 10. Axle / Differential Components
Figure 11. Remove / Inspect Brake Rotors
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