Installing The Bevel Gear
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Before installing the bevel gear, lubricate the spline joint between the transaxle and the bevel gear using grease. See: Splines greasing .
Check that the mating surfaces on the transaxle and bevel gear are clean. Install the bevel gear. Tighten the screws, M10, crosswise to light contact. Tighten.