Toro Groundsmaster 4500-D Series Service Manual page 382

Removal (continued)
Inspection
Axles, Planetaries and Brakes: Service and Repairs
5. Remove the knuckle pin mounting screws and the knuckle pin. Remove
the gasket and any remaining gasket material from either mating surface
(Figure 248).
6. While holding the bevel gear case, 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 and collar from the gear case.
8. Remove the axle case cover screws, cover and the O-ring from the axle case.
9. Remove the plug and sealing washer from the center of the axle case cover.
While holding 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 bevel gear shaft seal from axle case
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1. Knuckle pin
1. Measure the knuckle pin O.D. and the axle case support bushing I.D. to
determine the bushing to pin clearance
as necessary.
BUSHING TO PIN CLEARANCE: 0.05 to 0.40 mm (0.002 to 0.016 in)
KNUCKLE PIN O.D. (Factory Spec.): 24.95 to 24.98 mm (0.982 to 0.983 in)
AXLE CASE SUPPORT BUSHING I.D. (Factory Spec.): 25.00 to 25.08
mm (0.984 to 0.987 in)
2. Inspect all gears, shafts, bearings, cases and covers for damage and wear.
Replace components as necessary.
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2
Figure 249
2. Axle case support
(Figure
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(Figure 248).
249). Replace components
Groundsmaster ® 4500-D/4700-D
19245SL Rev A