122 FS 240 C, FS 260 C, FS 360 C, FS 410 C, FS 460 C-M
Always use new ball bearings.
: Position ball bearing (1) on the 
outer race of the bearing (arrow) 
and use a suitable tool to press 
out the drive shaft (2)
Always use new ball bearings.
: Pull ball bearing (1) off of the 
drive shaft (2)
: Pull spur bevel gear (1) off of the 
drive shaft (2)
– Clean and examine all parts, 
replace set of pinions if 
necessary
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– Fit new ball bearings if the set of 
pinions is in good condition
If a pinion is damaged, the complete 
set of pinions (drive pinion and 
output pinion) must be replaced.
Assembly
: Using a suitable tool on the inner 
race, press the new ball bearing 
(1) onto the stub of the drive 
pinion (3) as far as it will go
: Position the new ball bearing (2) 
so that the closed side faces 
outward, using a suitable tool on 
the inner race, press it onto the 
stub of the drive pinion (3) as far 
as it will go
: Fit the circlip (1)
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: Using a suitable tool on the inner 
race, press the new ball bearing 
(1) onto the long stub of the drive 
shaft (2) as far as it will go
– Sparingly lubricate the serrations 
and collar on the short stub of the 
drive shaft with STIHL gear 
lubricant, b 14
: Orient spur bevel gear (1) so that 
the serrations (arrow) face the 
drive shaft and slide it onto the 
short stub of the output shaft (2)
: Press the new ball bearing (3) on 
as far as possible
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