Simplicity LTH series Service Manual page 188

7 Transmission Repair
7C Tuff Torq K60
37. Remove the input shaft and bearing from the case.
38. Remove the retaining ring and washer from each side
of the input shaft bearing
39. Press the bearing off of the input shaft. Inspect the
splines and bearing surface for damage.
40. Replace needed parts and reassemble as follows:
• Install one retaining ring and washer.
• Press bearing down to the washer.
• Install other washer and retaining ring.
41. Remove the bearing, bushing, washer and final shaft
gear from the pinion shaft previously removed from
the transaxle.
NOTE: It is normal for the gear to have some play on
the pinion shaft.
42. Inspect and measure the bearing, bushing, washer,
gear and final pinion shaft for wear or damage.
Replace if necessary:
Bushing ID: 0.593–0.596" (15.05–15.13 mm)
Shaft OD: 0.589–0.590" (14.97–14.99 mm)
Clearance: 0.002–0.006" (0.06–0.16 mm)
Clearance (Max): 0.020" (0.5 mm)
Figure C–44. Remove Input Shaft
Figure C–45. Disassemble Input Shaft
Figure C–46. Inspect Pinion Shaft
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