Removing and Installing Axle Shafts
Figure 121
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Access hole
Retaining bolt
1. Remove any attachments from the machine.
2. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the parking brake, and remove the
key from the ignition.
3. Drain the fluid from the front or rear transaxle as required; refer to Changing Rear
Transaxle Fluid, page 8–13, Changing the Hydraulic Fluid, page 5–20.
4. Lift and securely support the affected side of the machine and chock the wheels;
refer to Jacking Instructions, page 1–6.
5. Remove the wheel; refer to Removing and Installing the Wheels, page 7–11.
6. Rotate the hub to align the access hole
with the axle shaft retaining bolt ,
remove the four retaining bolts.
7. Remove the axle shaft from the axle housing.
8. To install the axle shaft, insert the axle shaft into the axle housing. Align the
splines of the shaft to install the shaft into the transaxle.
9. Install the axle shaft retaining bolts.
10. Install the wheel.
11. Add fluid to the rear transaxle or the hydraulic system as needed.
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