Removal Of Swing Axle; Replacing Bushings - Husqvarna Rider 13C Workshop Manual

Removal of swing axle

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• Block-up the machine in front of the rear frame.
• Remove the transmission/gear box cover.
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• Detach the tensioning wheel spring (1) and the
clutch wire (2).
• Disconnect the tensioning wheel arm (3) from
the rear frame, and detach the belt from the
gear box pulley.
• Detach the gear and brake wires (4 and 5) and
remove the wires' holding plates (6).
• Remove the circlip and washer from the swing
axlel (7) and pull the rear frame out backwards.
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• Release the tensioning wheel spring (1).
• Release the hydrostatic transmission wire (2)
from the arm (3) and the casing from the holder
(4).
• Release the cable from the neutral position
contact (5).
• Release the brake wire from the arm under the
tank and the casing's holder from the rear
frame (6).
• Remove the circlip and lift off the hydrostatic
transmission's fan (7).
• Remove the rear belt (8).
• Remove the circlip and washer from the swing
axle and pull the rear frame backwards.
3
Remove the circlip and washer from the swing
axle's inner holder (1) and pull the swing axle out
backwards. Use a sledgehammer or puller if
needed.
If the dust protection (2) is damaged, this should
be replaced by a new one.

Replacing bushings

Once the swing axle has been removed the
bushings fitted to the rear frame must be
replaced.
Dismantling is carried out using a standard drift,
see "Special tools".
Assembling new bushings is carried out using a
drift, see "Special tools". Ensure the grooves in
the bushings run horizontally. It is important that
the outer edge of the outermost bushing is flush
with the outer edge of the hole.
Lubricate the bushings with a lithium-based
grease.
Reparation instructions
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