Ariens Professional Sno-Thro Series Service Manual page 56

See Figure 125.
4. Remove hardware retaining gearcase cover and
remove cover.
5. Remove gasket and drain gearcase.
6. Remove bushing retainer from gearcase. See
Figure 126.
See Figure 127.
7. Press auger shaft through the right side of gearcase.
NOTICE: DO NOT strike auger shaft end; use a press.
8. Remove seal, bushing and washer from auger shaft.
Figure 125
Figure 126
9. With a flathead screwdriver or similar pry bar, remove
front seal cover and discard. See Figure 128.
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Figure 127
Figure 128