SERVICE MANUALFig. 12. Removing Input Gear Bearing Retainer Nut (RA-351, 35 Shown - RA-341 Similar)1Input Gear2Bearing Nut Wrench3Bearing RetainerRA-351,355a.Remove bearing retainer mounting bolts fromrear of intermediate case and tap input gearbearings and retainer assembly out toward front.b.Remainder of input gear disassembly is same asfor RA-341.IMPORTANTInner bearing is a press fit on gear andwill most likely be damaged if removed.Remove only if to replace.3.Loosen idler shaft end nut using torque multiplierwrench. Use flats provided on shaft end to holdshaft from turning while nut is being loosened.Remove nut and washer.4.Support rear face of intermediate case andpress idler shaft from case.5. Remove idler shaft gear and bearings from case(Fig. 13 and 14). Separate bearings, bearingraces and bearing spacer from idler gear. Notethat models RA-351 and 355 use two bearingspacers.Fig. 13. Removing Idler Shaft and Gear1 Idler ShaftFig. 14. Idle Gear Components (RA-341 Shown)Disassemble Output Shaft Assembly1.Clamp companion flange of output shaft in vise.2.Remove companion flange nut and flange.3.Remove bearing retainer (with seal).FORWARD REAR AND REAR REAR AXLESDisassemble Diff Carrier Assembly1.Remove cotter pins from bearing adjuster locksand remove locks.2.Mark one bearing cap and leg of carrier with apunch or chisel to identify each for cqrrectreassembly.3.Remove bearing cap bolts and take off bearingcaps and adjusters (Fig. 15).CTS-4044PRINTED IN UNITED STATES OF AMERICAPage 8
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