Toro Z MASTER 2000 Series Service Manual page 82

Mower Spindle Disassembly (continued)
Mower Spindle Assembly
Deck: Service and Repairs
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1. Bearing and Spacer Assembly
2. Taptite Screw
3. Bearing Shield
4. Spindle Shaft
5. Pulley
3. Remove the pulley.
4. Remove the shaft from the spindle housing.
5. Remove the bearing shield .
6. Remove the bearing and the bearing spacer from the top of the spindle
housing.
7. Flip over the spindle housing and remove the lower bearing.
8. Inspect the inside of the spindle housing for wear or damage.
1. Inspect the inside of the spindle housing for wear or damage.
2. Press the top bearing into the spindle housing by pressing equally on the
inner and outer race.
Note: Verify that the bearing seats against the shoulder in the spindle
housing.
3. Flip the spindle housing over and install the bearing spacer.
4. Press the lower bearing into the spindle housing by pressing equally on the
inner and outer race.
Note: The inner and outer race on the upper bearing must be supported
while installing the lower bearing.
5. Apply grease to the spindle shaft and install the spindle shaft.
Note: Brush grease completely around the outer seal of the bearing before
installing the spindle shaft.
6. Flip the spindle over while supporting the shaft through the spindle housing.
7. Install the bearing shield.
Figure 65
6. Belleville Washer
7. Blade Bolt
8. Washer
9. Locknut
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