Toro 4100-D service manual Groundsmaster 4100--D Axles, Planetaries and Brakes

9.Remove the bevel gear case/axle case assembly from the axle support. Coat a new O-ring with grease and temporarily install the axle cover assembly. Position a dial indicator at the tooths center. Prevent the axle from turning and measure the lower bevel gear to axle gear backlash (Fig. 24).

LOWER BEVEL GEAR BACKLASH: 0.004 to 0.016 in. (0.10 to 0.40 mm)

10.Adjust backlash by increasing or reducing axle bear- ing shim thickness (see Axle Shafts in this section of this manual).

NOTE: Axle bearing shims are available in 0.008 in. (0.2 mm), 0.012 in. (0.3 mm) and 0.020 in. (0.5 mm) thickness.

11.Tighten axle cover screws from 17 to 20 ft-lb (23 to

27N--m).

12.Coat a new O-ring with grease and install the bevel gear case/axle case assembly on the axle support. Tighten mounting screws and nuts from 35 to 41 ft-lb (47 to 56 N--m)(Fig. 15).

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