Toro Reelmaster 5500-D Service Manual page 176

Assembly
1. Coat a new bearing cap seal with a thin film of oil and
install it in the bearing cap. Place the bearing cap and
seal in position on the axle shaft.
2. Pack the bearing with grease and press it onto the
axle shaft.
IMPORTANT: Drive the bearing onto the axle shaft
by pressing on the inner race of the bearing only.
3. Slide a new bearing retainer on the axle shaft. Sup-
port the shaft and retainer in a suitable press and push
the bearing retainer firmly against the bearing.
IMPORTANT: Do not heat the bearing retainer to
install. Heat will destroy the close tolerance press
fit.
4. Coat a new inner shaft seal with a thin film of oil.
Install the new seal to a depth of 0.75 in. (19 mm) into
the housing (Fig. 9).
5. Align the brake backplate and brake assembly with
axle housing flange.
6. Push the axle shaft assembly all the way into the axle
housing. Be careful not to damage the, oil seal and bear-
ing.
7. Use medium strength Loctiter thread locker and
install the cap screws securing the bearing cap. Tighten
the screws to 32 to 35 ft-lbs. (43 to 47 Nm).
Differential Axle
8. Install the brake drum.
9. Install the axle assembly on the traction unit.
10.Check and adjust the brakes if necessary (see Steer-
ing and Brakes chapter in this manual).
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0.75" (19 mm)
Figure 9
Reelmaster 5500-D