Drive Shaft Universal Joint Service - Toro Workman 3000 Series Service Manual

Drive Shaft Universal Joint Service

1. Remove drive shaft from machine (see Stub Axle and
Drive Shaft Service).
2. Remove snap rings (Item 1).
IMPORTANT: Yokes must be supported when re­
moving and installing bearings to prevent bending.
3. Use a press to remove cross and bearings (Item 2).
4. To install new cross and bearings:
A. Apply a coating of grease to bearing bores.
B. Press one bearing partially into yoke (Item 3).
C. Insert cross into yoke and bearing.
D. Hold cross in alignment and press bearing in until
it hits the yoke.
E. Install snap ring into groove by first bearing cap
installed.
F. Place second bearing into yoke bore and onto
cross shaft. Press second bearing into yoke.
G. Tap axle yoke outward with hammer and align­
ment punch to allow 2nd snap ring to fit. Install snap
ring.
H. Repeat procedure for other yoke.
I. Grease cross until grease comes out of all four (4)
cups.
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