Husqvarna 343F, 345FX, 345FXT, 343R, 345RX manual 503 97

Angle gear 5

Remove the lubricant top-up plug.

Warm the gearbox and knock it against a wooden block so that the input axle falls out.

Remove the output axle.

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Remove the lubricant top-up plug and warm the entire gearbox using a hot air gun to about 150°C.

Knock the gearbox against a wooden block so that the input axle and bearing fall out.

NOTE!

The input axle with pinion must be dismantled first.

Then remove the output axle and bearings, while the gearbox is still warm.

Use puller no. 502 50 65-01.

Assembly

Replace damaged parts.

Assemble the angle gear in the reverse order as set out for dismantling.

Fit the bearings on their respective axles. It is easier if the bearings are heated to approx. 100°C.

NOTE!

Do not forget the circlip holding the bearing on the input axle. Make sure the bearings bottom in their seats.

Heat the gearbox to approx. 150°C and first lift the output axle in position and then the input axle. Make sure the bearings bottom in their seats.

Mount the circlips and make sure they lie correctly in their grooves.

Rotate the axles and check that they rotate easily without a tendency for the cogwheels to seize.

Fill the gearbox with special grease no.

50397 64-01. Wipe any excess grease from the joint between the shaft and the angle gear before the gear is fitted to prevent it from turning around the shaft.

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