8. See
Figure
4-23. Remove pin (I) and traction cable
(K) from traction drive bracket (J).
Figure 4-23. Removing Pin and Traction Cable
9. See
Figure
4-24. Remove the two bolts, lock
washers, flat washers, and locknuts securing left
side wheel bearing assembly (L) using two 13mm
wrenches.
Figure 4-24. Wheel Bearing Assembly
10. Remove bearing assembly from axle.
11. See
Figure
4-25. Hold the larger diameter outer
shaft (M) of the right-side axle shaft while hitting
the smaller diameter inner shaft (N) with a dead
blow hammer. This will push the smaller shaft in,
separating it from the larger outer shaft.
O
Figure 4-25. Outer and Inner Shafts
NOTE: A brass punch may be needed to push the
smaller diameter shaft in further to separate the two shaft
sections.
Owner's Manual for Snow Blower
K
J
I
011119
L
011120
M
N
011121
12. Remove the two bolts, lock washers, flat washers,
and locknuts securing right side wheel bearing
assembly (O) using two 13mm wrenches. Remove
the bearing assembly from the axle.
13. See
Figure
4-26. Remove the two rear strut bolts
and lock washers using a 10mm wrench and
remove strut (P).
T
Figure 4-26. Rear Strut Assembly
NOTE: Verify the orientation of the differential (Q) on the
shaft before removing it (bolt heads facing left side of
machine), to keep it in the same orientation during
assembly.
14. Remove the long shaft (T), short semi-shaft, shaft
sleeve (Q), and differential (S).
NOTE: A dead blow hammer may be used to tap the dif-
ferential to separate it from the shaft splines for removal.
15. See
Figure
4-27. Remove the six bolts, lock wash-
ers and flat washers (U) securing the friction drive
wheel assembly (V) using a 10mm wrench.
V
Figure 4-27. Removing Friction Drive Wheel
Assembly
16. Carefully remove friction wheel assembly. Verify
everything stays together.
NOTE: Verify the chain side of the friction drive wheel
assembly stays together during the following steps for an
easier installation.
Maintenance
S
R
Q
P
011122
U
011123
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