John Deere stx38 - Manual (Page 215)

3/21/97
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POWER TRAIN REPAIR
Counter Shaft
NOTE: The shaft bushing area is longer on one end.
Note the direction in which the shaft was
removed and the relationship of the gears to
the shaft. The thick washer and longer shaft
end should be install toward the brakes.
1. Inspect gear teeth (C, D, F) and splines and shaft
splines for damage. Note the position of the thin
(A) and thick (B) washers.
Reverse Idler
1. Check for excessive wear between idler (A) and
case.
2. Check teeth and mating gears and replace as
necessary.
Shift Lever and Detent
1. Check tabs (B) for wear. Replace shaft lever (A) if
worn. Inner recessed bevel of lever must face
toward gears.
2. Replace ball (B) and spring (C) if damaged.
Input Pinion Shaft
1. Remove snap ring (F) and washers (E).
2. Remove snap ring (A), pinion (B), washers (C) and
O-ring (D).
3. Inspect pinion gear for wear.
4. Install new square cut O-ring seal.
5. Remove needle input bearings (G) only if
necessary. Press top bearing in until it bottoms on
flange. Install inside lower bearing 3.43—3.81 mm
(0.135—0.150 in.) below flush with top surface of
case.
M42182
C
F
B
A
D
A
M56077
M42183
B
C
B
A
M42187
C
D
A
E
F
B
M47254
G