John Deere 318 - Manual (Page 234)

ASSEMBLE MOWER GEAR CASE—50-INCH
MOWER
IMPORTANT: Always use new seals and O-rings.
Damaged or used parts will leak.
NOTE: Lubricate all O-rings with petroleum jelly during
assembly.
Apply clean gear case oil on all internal parts
during assembly.
1. Install snap ring (F), key (G) and bevel gear (E).
Install bevel gear on output shaft, small O.D. first.
2. Press bearing cone (D) on output shaft (B) with small
O.D. facing away from bevel gear (E). Install bearing
until it bottoms against bevel gear.
3. Install snap ring (C).
4. Press bearing cone (A) on output shaft with small
O.D. facing away from bevel gear (E). Install bearing
until it bottoms against snap ring.
A—Bearing Cone
B—Output Shaft
Output Shaft Assembly
C—Snap Ring
D—Bearing Cone
E—Bevel Gear
F—Snap Ring
G—Key
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Mower Gear Case Repair/50-Inch Mower
TM1590 (17MAY95)
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316, 318 & 420 Lawn and Garden Tractors
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