John Deere stx38 - Manual (Page 276)

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3/21/97
REPAIR HYDROSTATIC POWER TRAIN
Install Differential Axle Assembly—
1. Apply grease to new axle seals (A) and install them
into each end so they are flush with outside case
lip and open side of seals to inside.
2. Wrap tape around short (B) and long (E) axle shaft
splines and c-ring grooves to protect new seals.
K-50 Long Axle Side
K-55 Long Axle Side
3. Install axle shafts through seals and bushings, then
remove tape, and slide them up to differential
cavity. On K-55 transaxles only, install additional
inner bushings (G) and slide axle shafts flush with
inside edge of bushings.
4. Assemble and hold differential cross-shaft, bevel
gears, and ring gear assembly (F) together as you
align it with motor drive shaft spur gears (C) and
axle shafts (B and E).
5. Slide axle shafts into their bevel gears and retain
them with c-ring (D).
K-50 Long Axle Side
K-55 Long Axle Side
6. Install thrust washer (H).
K-50 Short Axle Side
K-55 Short Axle Side
7. Repeat c-ring (D) procedures for short axle side.
M58222 A
M58230
D
B
C
E
F
M58345
G
G
M58231
H
H
M58353
M58228
D
D
M58348