Differential Gear Replacement; Remove Differential Gear - Ariens Sno-Thro Deluxe Series Service Manual

See Figure 101.
6. Insert pinion shaft end into left side of frame.
7. Position flat steel washer against pinion gear and
reinstall spring clip.
8. Reinstall bottom cover and secure with two tapping
screws and four hex bolts.
9. Ensure axle key is in position and reinstall wheel.
Secure with snap clip.
10. Return unit to operating position.
11. Reconnect spark plug wire and fill fuel tank.
Figure 101

DIFFERENTIAL GEAR REPLACEMENT

Remove Differential Gear

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 102.
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.
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Figure 102