Axle Seal Replacement
G440378
Axle seal
Axle spacer
Axle cover plate
Mounting bolt
Axle bearing
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. Remove the axle shaft; refer to Removing and Installing Axle Shafts, page 8–11.
7. Remove the seal
from the axle housing.
8. Install the new seal, ensure that the seal is fully seated in the housing.
9. Install the axle shaft.
10. Install the wheel.
11. Add fluid to the rear transaxle or the hydraulic system as needed.
Changing Rear Transaxle Fluid
Figure 123
G438879
Drain plug
Fill plug
1. Remove any attachments from the machine.
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