John Deere 318 - Manual (Page 251)

ASSEMBLE MOWER GEAR CASE—LATER
60-INCH MOWER (PEERLESS)
IMPORTANT: Always use new seals and O-rings.
Damaged or used parts will leak.
NOTE: Lubricate all O-rings with petroleum jelly during
assembly.
Apply clean gear case oil on all internal parts
during assembly.
1. Install snap ring (G) in first groove under keyway for
key (H).
2. Install key (H), bevel gear (F) and shims (E). Install
bevel gear on shaft with shoulder facing away from snap
ring (G).
3. Press bearing cone (D) on output shaft (C) with small
O.D. facing away from shims (E). Install bearing cone
until it bottoms against shims.
4. Install snap ring (B).
5. Press bearing cone (A) on output shaft with small
O.D. facing away from bevel gear (F). Install bearing
Output Shaft Assembly
until it bottoms against snap ring.
A—Bearing Cone
B—Snap Ring
C—Output Shaft
D—Bearing Cone
E—Shims (as required)
F—Bevel Gear
G—Snap Ring
H—Key
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