Toro Reelmaster 5500-D Service Manual page 178

5. Remove the ring gear cap screws. Using a hard
wooden block and a hammer, drive the ring gear off of
the differential case. Be prepared to protect the ring gear
when removing it from the differential case; this will
avoid damage of the ring gear teeth (Fig. 13).
NOTE: It is recommended that whenever the ring gear
screws are removed, they are to be replaced with new
screws.
6. Do not remove the bearings from the differential case
unless bearing failure is evident. It is recommended that
whenever bearings are removed (regardless of usage)
they must be replaced with new ones. Remove the case
side bearing with a puller as shown (Fig. 14).
7. Put the case in a vise. Drive the lock pin out of the pin-
ion shaft (Fig. 15). Use a small drift punch as shown.
To prevent personal injury, always wear a face
shield or safety goggles when striking a drift
punch with a hammer.
Differential Axle
WARNING
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Figure 13
Figure 14
Figure 15
Reelmaster 5500-D