Hale Q Series Muscle - Manual (Page 157)

157 MUSCLE (Midship) Pumps Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
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Gearbox Maintenance 
7. Rotate the sliding gear shaft and manually shift the gearshift to check for proper
operation.
8. Remove the gearbox from the holding fixture and install - see heading “Installa-
tion - G Series” on page 112.
9.2 J SERIES GEARBOX MAINTENANCE
(See Figure 9-5: “Typical J Series Gearbox Assembly” on page 158.)
Review heading “Before You Begin...” on page 103. Also review heading “Cleaning
and Inspection Guidelines” on page 106. Also review WARNINGS! note found on
page 104.
Disassembly
Idler Shaft Disassembly
1. With the gearbox secured in a holding fixture, remove and disassemble the idler
shaft assembly. (See Figure 9-5: “Typical J Series Gearbox Assembly” on page
158.)
2. Remove the 1/2-13 screw and washer from the idler shaft.
3. Press the idler gear shaft out of the gearbox housing from the front of the unit
towards the rear.
4. Through the top of the gearbox, remove the idler gear assembly, which includes
two tapered roller bearings. Remove the bearings from each side of the idler
gear.
5. Remove the idler shaft seal ring from the shaft.
6. Clean and inspect each component of the intermediate shaft assembly. Inspect
bearings for wear, pitting, and damage. Inspect the gear tooth surface for wear
damage and pitting.
Note: During reassembly, apply a thin coat of grease the seal rings to limit resistance as the
seals pass through the housing and bearings.
7. Replace all components that are worn, damaged, or pitted.