127180 4-15 REV A
2. Place mower securely on jack stands and do not allow
the mower to move. Chock the drive wheels.
3. Remove the wheel from the fork by removing the axle
bolt, flat washers, and lock nut. Figure 4-30
4. Remove the dust caps and bushings from the wheel
housing. Retain these parts. Figure 4-31
5. Remove and discard the seals. Figure 4-31
6. Remove and discard the tapered roller bearings and
outer bearing races. Figure 4-31
7. To prevent contamination of the new tapered roller
bearings remove the existing grease from the wheel
housing.
A. Top cap B. Plug
Figure 4-29
• Use only certified jack stands. Use only
appropriate jack stands, with a minimum
weight rating of 2000 pounds (907 kg) to
block the unit up.
• Use in pairs only.
• Follow the instructions supplied with the
jack stands.
A. Wheel
B. Fork
C. Axle bolt
D. Flat washer
E. Lock nut
Figure 4-30
A. Dust cap
B. Bushing
C. Seal
D. Bearing & outer race
Figure 4-31