MTD Garden Tractors User Manual page 115

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7. During reassembly remove the cotter pin from
castle nut and adjust the castle nut in or out to
obtain the 1/4 to 3/8 inch clearance needed.
See Figure 5-7.
8. Loosen the brake, brake return spring and
actuating arm.
NOTE
It is not necessary to remove the brake actuat-
ing arm or spring during disassembly of the
transaxle.
9. Remove the eight hex bolts holding the two
housing halves together. A 3/8 inch wrench is
required. See Figure 5-8.
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10. Upon removal of housing halves, inspect the
bearings in the housing half and remove the
brake puck and inspect for wear. Replace if
necessary. See Figure 5-9.
a. If the bearing needs to be replaced, you
can use an impact puller to remove the
bearing from the housing.
b. You can also remove the bearing by first
applying an ample amount of grease
inside the ID of the bearing. Using a rod of
the correct diameter, tap lightly on the end
of the rod. This will force grease under the
bearing, creating a hydraulic lift and forcing
the bearing from the housing.
c. Clean the housing with Locktite primer and
reinstall the bearing with Locktite bearing
mount B adhesive sealant. Press in place
using an arbor press and wipe the bearing
clean of excess Locktite.
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