Remove Right Axle Bushing - Ariens Sno-Thro Deluxe Series Service Manual

Remove Right Axle Bushing

IMPORTANT: Save all hardware for reinstallation.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Before placing unit
in service position, drain fuel from tank and fuel
system. See Draining Fuel System on page 7.
Ensure unit is secure and will not tip.
1. Stop engine, remove key and wait for all moving parts
to stop and for hot parts to cool.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire.
3. Place unit in service position and remove bottom
cover. See Service Position on page 7 and Bottom
Cover Removal on page 12.
4. Remove snap clips from axle ends and remove
wheels and axle keys. Take care to not lose axle keys.
See Figure 91.
5. Remove left outer flat steel washer from long axle.
6. Remove E-ring from axle end.
7. Remove long axle from differential and tractor
housing.
Figure 91
See Figure 92.
IMPORTANT: Two inner flat steel washers will fall when
short axle is removed.
8. Remove outer flat steel washer from short axle.
9. Support differential gear and remove short axle.
10. Remove differential gear and two inner steel washers.
11. Remove tapping screws securing axle bushing to
frame and remove bushing. See Figure 93.
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Figure 92
Figure 93