Troy-Bilt Pro-Line CRT Service Manual - Page 24

Troy-Bilt Small Frame Tillers 7.52. Drive the tiller shaft to the left, forcing the bronze tiller shaft bushing out of the transmission housing using a block of wood and a large hammer. See Figure 7.52. Spacer Hammer 2" x 4" Bronze Bushing Tiller Shaft Figure 7.52 NOTE: The inner spacer will be damaged by the Woodruff key. 7.53. Remove the bronze bushing and spacer from the tiller shaft. NOTE: The lubrication cut a ways on the bronze bushing face in during assembly. See Figure 7.53. Bronze Bushing Lubrication Cut A Way 7.56. Drive the tiller shaft to the right, forcing the bronze tiller shaft bushing out of the transmission housing using a block of wood and a hammer. 7.57. Remove the bronze bushing and spacer from the tiller shaft. NOTE: The lubrication cut a ways on the bronze bushing face in during assembly. 7.58. Grasp the tine shaft worm gear with one hand, and remove the tine shaft with the other. NOTE: Make certain the tine shaft worm gear does not drop to the bottom of the transmission housing. 7.59. Remove the Woodruff key from the tine shaft using a punch and a hammer. 7.60. Inspect the tine shaft assembly components for wear or damage. See Figure 7.60. Tiller Shaft Worm Gear Woodruff Key Spacers Bronze Bushings External Shims Retaining Rings Oil Seals Figure 7.60 Figure 7.53 7.54. Slide the tiller shaft back into the housing until the Woodruff key contacts the tiller shaft worm gear. 7.55. Rotate the tiller shaft worm gear until the Woodruff key slides into the key-way. 20