White Outdoor LT-5 Service Manual page 27

14.7. On installation, using a new cotter pin, the pin
must be bent tightly enough around the axle that
it does not interfere with hub-cap installation.
See Figure 14.7.
Figure 14.7
14.8. Before removing an axle, the tie-rod must be dis-
connected from the axle.
NOTE: Only tractors equipped with fabricated
(not cast iron) pivot bars have removable axle
bushings.
14.9. The left side axle bushing can be reached by
prying-off the push-on cap. Discard the cap, and
replace it with a new one on reassembly.
See Figure 14.9.
Figure 14.9
Bend cotter pin tightly
enough to allow hub cap
installation
Single-use push cap
700 SERIES LAWN TRACTORS
14.10. The right side axle can be removed from the
pivot bar by loosening the clamp bolt that
secures the steering arm to the square-section
at the top of the axle using a pair of 1/2"
wrenches, and lifting the arm off.
See Figure 14.10.
End of axle
Steering arm
Spacer
14.11. The bushings can be easily pried out of the pivot
bar. See Figure 14.11.
Pivot bar
Axle bushing
Pivot bar end cap
NOTE: The ends of the axle bushings are
tapered to seat into the matching taper in the
bore of the pivot bar end-cap.
14.12. The end caps cannot be removed until the bush-
ings are removed.
NOTE: Continued operation with worn bushings
will cause rapid tire wear. If the bushing wears
through completely, the pivot bar will be dam-
aged.
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Clamp bolt
and lock nut
Figure 14.10
Matching
tapers
Figure 14.11