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Groundsmaster 3280−D/3320 Page 8 − 19 Drive Axles
8. While supporting the differential in a vise, drive the
pinion mate shaft from the differential with a long drift
punch (Fig. 28).
Figure 28
9. To remove the side gears and pinion mate gears, ro-
tate the side gears. This will allow the pinion mate gears
to turn to the opening of the case (Fig. 29). Remove the
pinion mate gears and the spherical washers behind the
gears.
Inspect all differential components including the ma-
chined surfaces of the case. If gear damage is identified,
replace the entire gear set as damage to one gear will
most likely damage other gears as well. If necessary, re-
place the complete differential assembly.
Figure 29
10.Remove the eight side cover capscrews. Remove
the the side cover from the carrier assembly (Fig. 30).
Clean the gasket material from the mating surfaces be-
fore reassembly.
Figure 30
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