Service manual

Domestic Series 7000 MFD
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9.27. With the cross pin removed, the 10 tooth miter
gears, and the spherical thrust bearings that fit
behind them can be removed. See Figure 9.27.
9.28. The second 16 tooth miter gear can be removed,
along with the second differential bearing (right
s i d e ) , a f t e r t h e 1 0 t o o t h m i t e r g e a r s a r e o u t .
See Figure 9.28.
9.29. The ring gear bolts can be removed using a 13
mm wrench.
9.30. Clean and inspect all components.
• Replace all of the seals and o-rings.
• Replace the stake nut that goes on the pinion
shaft.
• If the bearings show signs of damage, wear, or
roughness, replace them.
NOTE: Do not spin bearings with an air gun to
dry them.
• Replace any components that show wear or
damage.
• Replace the ring and pinion gears as a set if
either shows signs of wear or damage.
• Replace the miter gears as a complete set of
any show wear or damage.
9.31. To assemble the differential:
• Install the ring gear to the differential housing.
Apply a small amount of thread locking com-
pound such as Loctite 242 (blue), and tighten
the bolts to a torque of 160-220 in-lbs. (18-25
Nm).
• Install the differential bearing and 14 tooth miter
gear that go in the back of the housing, behind
the 10 tooth miter gears.
• Install the two 10 tooth miter gears (flanking the
14 tooth miter gear), spherical thrust washers,
and cross shaft.
• Secure thrust shaft by driving in the roll pin with
a flat-nosed drift.
9.32. Install the pinion assembly: gear, washers, bear-
ings, spacer, o-ring.
Figure 9.27
Cross pin
10 tooth miter gear
10 tooth
miter gear
Spherical
thrust
washer
16 tooth
miter gear
Figure 9.28
Right side
differential bearing
gear bolt
Ring
Hardened
washer
Figure 9.32
Tapered roller bearings
(pinion bearings)
Spacer
O-ring
Pinion gear (input shaft)
groove
for O-ring
Washers
stake nut
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