John Deere 318 - Manual (Page 236)

16. Install snap ring (F).
17. Install new bearing cups (G and H), if removed,
using a driver set. Press into pillow block (I) until seated
against snap ring and housing.
18. Install snap ring (B) on input shaft (C).
19. Press bearing cone (D) on input shaft with small
O.D. facing away from snap ring (B). Install bearing until
it bottoms against snap ring.
IMPORTANT: Tape end of input shaft to prevent seal
damage during seal installation.
20. Apply tape around large end of input shaft.
21. Install input shaft assembly into pillow block (I).
22. Apply multipurpose grease to lip of new seal (A).
23. Press new seal (A) into pillow block (I) until top of
seal is recessed 2.54 mm (0.100 in.) below block
surface. Remove tape from end of shaft.
24. Install new O-ring (E).
Input Shaft Assembly
A—Seal
B—Snap Ring
C—Input Shaft
D—Bearing Cone
E—O-Ring
F—Snap Ring
G—Bearing Cup
H—Bearing Cup
I—Pillow Block
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