Smithco Spray Star 1760 (Sn 176G012 – Current) Parts & Service Manual - Manual (Page 11)

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5. Press the retaining ring firmly against bearing. 6. Assembly new grease seal into housing to original
depth. After seal has been assembled, grease lip of
seal.
7. Assemble bearing retainer bolts and new gasket on
axle housing. Then install axle shaft assembly into axle
housing. Care should be taken not to damage gasket,
oil seal, and bearing. Line up holes of brake assembly
and oil seal. Push axle shaft as far as possible into axle
housing.
AXLE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(CONTINUED)
8. Start nuts on bolts by hand. Tighten nuts in a manner
that assures the seal and bearing assembly are drawn
evenly into axle housing. Use a torque wrench and
torque nuts to 16-20 ft/lb (21-27Nm)