John Deere 318 - Manual (Page 239)

3. Remove four cap screws and lock plates (A).
4. Remove cap (B) and input shaft assembly from gear
case (C).
5. Remove shims (D) and input shaft assembly from cap
(B).
6. Pry out seal (E).
NOTE: Bearing cup is press-fit in cap. Remove bearing
cup only if replacement is necessary.
Bearing cone (K) is press-fit on input shaft.
Bearing cones and cups (one in gear case
housing) are matched and must be replaced as
complete assemblies.
7. Inspect bearing cup (F) for wear or damage. Replace
if necessary.
IMPORTANT: Remove bearing cups using a press
and driver disk, if possible. Using a
punch and hammer can damage cap.
Use only if necessary.
Input Shaft Side
8. Remove bearing cup (F) using a press and driver set
or punch and hammer.
A—Cap Screw and Lock Plate (4 used)
9. Slide bearing cone (G) off of input shaft (H).
B—Cap
C—Gear Case
D—Shims (as required)
10. Remove spring pin (I) using a punch and hammer.
E—Seal
F—Bearing Cup
11. Press shaft (H) from bevel gear (J) and bearing cone
G—Bearing Cone
(K).
H—Input Shaft
I—Spring Pin
J—Bevel Gear
12. Remove key (L).
K—Bearing Cone
L—Key
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