3-S4
F2880, F3680, RCK72-F36, RCK72R-F36, RCK60-F36, RCK60R-F36, WSM
FRONT AXLE
Separating Front Axle Case
1. Support the differential gear case, and remove the front wheel.
2. Remove the support plate (2).
3. Remove the assist spring (3), mower lift arm (1) and brake return
spring (4).
4. Disconnect the brake rod 1 (5).
5. Disconnect the differential lock rod (6).
6. Remove the front axle case (7) from differential gear case.
(When reassembling)
• Apply grease to the oil seal of front axle case (7).
• Apply liquid gasket (Three Bond 1208D or its equivalent) to joint
surface of the front axle case and differential gear case.
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[2] DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING
Front Axle
1. Remove the spring (1).
2. Draw out the differential lock clutch (3) and differential lock shift
fork (2).
3. Remove the external snap ring (5), and remove the bearing (4).
4. Draw out the 57T gear (7) from the front axle (6).
5. Tap out the front axle to the outside of front axle case.
(When reassembling)
• Apply grease to the lip of oil seal.
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Tightening torque
Front axle case mounting
screw
39.3 to 44.1 N·m
4.0 to 4.5 kgf·m
29.0 to 32.5 ft-lbs
(1) Mower Lift Arm
(2) Support Plate
(3) Assist Spring
(4) Brake Return Spring
(5) Brake Rod 1
(6) Differential Lock Rod
(7) Front Axle Case
(1) Spring
(2) Shift Fork
(3) Differential Lock Clutch
(4) Bearing
(5) External Snap Ring
(6) Front Axle
(7) 57T Gear