MTD "A" Series Professional Shop Manual page 31

Dowel pin
Dust shield
Figure 5.9
Figure 5.10
NOTE: There is a lip on one end of the dowel pin. The pin
9.
10. Install new bushings by following the previous steps
NOTE: Apply a small amount of a dry lubricant to the axle
Drive bushing
NOTE: Apply a small amount of releasable thread locking
NOTE: Tighten the wheel nuts to a torque of 80 - 100 in lbs
11. Test run the mower before returning it to service.
8a. Remove the dowel pin that drives the spur
gear. See Figure 5.9.
must be removed from that end.
8b. Remove the dust shield.
Pry out the drive bushings. See Figure 5.10.
in reverse order.
shaft before installing the spur gear.
compound such as Loctite® 242 (blue) to the
wheel nut or replace it with a new one.
(9 - 11 Nm)
Transmission
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