Axle Shafts
Removal
Groundsmaster
®
4500-D/4700-D
19245SL Rev A
g276522
1.
Axle case
2.
Axle cover assembly
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1.
Bearing
2.
Bevel gear
3.
Shims
The following procedures assume the rear axle assembly has been removed
from the machine.
1. Remove the axle cover mounting screws. Remove the axle cover from the
axle case as an assembly
2. Use a bearing puller to remove the bearing and bevel gear as shown
258).
3. Remove the shims, spacer and retaining ring. Drive the axle out of the
bearing and cover. Remove and discard the axle shaft seal.
4. Inspect all gears, shafts, bearings, spacers and cases for damage and wear.
Replace components as necessary.
1
2
Figure 257
3.
Screw (6 used)
4.
O-ring
4
5
Figure 258
4.
Spacer
5.
Retaining ring
(Figure
257).
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Axles, Planetaries and Brakes: Service and Repairs
23 to 27 N·m
(17 to 20 ft-lb)
4
3
1
2
3
(Figure