Troy-Bilt Bronco CRT Service Manual page 18

Troy-Bilt Small Frame Tillers
7.13. Remove the rear bearing cap from the transmis-
sion housing using a scraper. See Figure 7.13.
Transmission
Housing
Rear Bearing Cap
Figure 7.13
7.14. Identify if there is a rear bearing cap gasket.
NOTE: There are different thickness rear bear-
ing cap gaskets available to take up the end-play
for the drive shaft assembly.
7.15. Remove the sealant from the rear of the trans-
mission housing.
NOTE: Use gasket eliminator during assembly.
7.16. Remove the sealant and gasket (if used) from
the rear bearing cap.
NOTE: Use gasket eliminator during assembly.
7.17. Remove the rear bearing cap shims. See Figure
7.17.
Rear Bearing Cap Shims
Figure 7.17
Sealant
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7.18. Measure the overall thickness of the rear bear-
ing shims using a dial caliper. See Figure 7.18.
Shims
Figure 7.18
7.19. Record the measurement _____.
NOTE: This is for future reference.
7.20. Thoroughly clean the exposed portion (front) of
the drive shaft.
7.21. Hold the support washer and front tapered roller
bearing into the front race.
7.22. Slowly push the drive shaft assembly rearward
and out of the transmission assembly. See Fig-
ure 7.22.
Transmission Assembly
Race
Tapered Roller Bearings
Rear
Drive Shaft Assembly
Figure 7.22
NOTE: If the front portion of the drive shaft will
not pass through the roller bearing, a rubber
mallet can be used for assistance. Do not us a
hammer.
Dial Caliper
Support
Washer
Front