Service Manual

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WPM Drive Systems Manual
SINGLESPEEDBEVELGEARTRANSMISSION
RearAxleDisassembly
1. Remove the clip rings and thrust washers that
secure the pinions to the axle (Fig. 077).
4. The pivot assembly will slide off the axle. This
includes the bearing, bearing retainer, HOC plate,
spring arm, and pivot arm (Fig. 079).
Fig077 MVC-746
Fig079 MVC-747
5. Clamp the pivot assembly with 2 pairs of locking
pliers or other clamps and remove the snap ring
(Fig. 080).
Fig080 MVC-748
2. When removing the pinions, note that there is a
spring-loaded key under them.
3. Remove the other thrust washer and retaining ring
holding the pivot assembly to the axle (Fig. 078).
Fig078 MVC-850