Great. Looks like my box survived the 3,000 mile ride. You should not need a puller to get the axle gear off. Just remove the snap ring and it should come right off just
L185DT Bent Bevel Gear Shaft
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Yeah, it should, except that one of the loose ball bearings or, the other gears, put a few dents in the end of the shaft. Pulling the gear with a puller will reshape it though, and the new one will slide right on.
Thought I should mention that the groove for the snap ring is fine, despite how bad it looks. I pulled the snap ring before this picture.
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Not needed. It's beat up, but serviceable.
I had to angle grind some slots in the old bevel gear to pull it off with the puller. Cleaned the splines with needle files.
Now to borrow a torque wrench and buy some gear oil. Finally I'll be able to mow again. The field is getting tall.
She lives.
I found no oil in the other gear case or front differential. I will keep an eye out for leaks, buy no wonder the bearings failed
I found no oil in the other gear case or front differential. I will keep an eye out for leaks, buy no wonder the bearings failed
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Yes, I did. Both bevel gear housings and the differential.