Ariens Sno-Thro Platinum Series Service Manual page 59

See Figure 148.
4. Reinstall impeller shaft through front of gearcase and
reinstall thrust collar onto impeller shaft end.
5. Wrap a seal protector around impeller shaft end and
insert shaft through gearcase seal. Remove seal
protector.
NOTICE: Unprotected seals can be damaged when rough
edges in shaft, such as holes, pass through seal.
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1. Thrust Collar
2. Seal Protector
See Figure 149.
6. Reinstall pin into impeller shaft and turn shaft so pin is
horizontal.
7. Align thrust collar with pin and install thrust collar over
pin.
8. Move impeller shaft as far through gearcase rear as
possible.
Figure 146
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9. Reinstall flange bushing onto impeller shaft end. With
a driver, strike bushing until positioned just below
retaining ring groove. See Figure 150.
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Figure 147
Figure 148