Ariens Sno-Thro Deluxe Series Service Manual page 57

See Figure 129.
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.
9. Using a flathead screwdriver or similar pry bar, remove
front seal cover and discard. See Figure 130.
Figure 129
Figure 130
10. Using snap ring pliers, remove retaining ring. See
Figure 131.
See Figure 132.
11. Using a suitable bearing press tool, press impeller
shaft end until shaft is through front of gearcase.
NOTICE: DO NOT strike impeller shaft end.
12. Remove pin and bushing from impeller shaft.
13. Remove impeller shaft from gearcase and remove all
loose parts from inside gearcase.
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Figure 131
Figure 132