SERVICE
(Service continued from previous page)
(Disconnect driveline shield chain)
1/2” x 3 1/2”
Gr 8 bolt
• Removing and Installing Driveline-Slip Clutch
1. Disconnect driveline shield chain.
2. Open access panel on shield.
3. Remove driveline assembly from gearbox
output shaft by removing 1/2” x 3 1/2” Gr 8 bolt
and lock nut.
4. Push driveline onto input shaft toward gearbox
and remove snap ring.
5. Pull driveline from gearbox shaft.
6. Make repairs as necessary:
a. Slip clutch service - See DISASSEMBLING
AND INSPECTING SLIP CLUTCH in this
section.
b. Driveline repair - See your John Deere dealer.
IMPORTANT: Apply multipurpose grease on gearbox
input shaft. 1/2” x 3 1/2” Gr 8 bolt and lock nut required to
attach driveline to gearbox input shaft.
7. Install driveline in reverse order of removal.
NOTE: Slip clutch shield removed for
illustration purposes.
Service 23
A - Gap
B - Clutch Plate
C - Belleville Spring
D - Cap Screw
Lock Nut (6 used)
B
A
C
D
A
4mm
shield chain
B
Snap Ring
(For models RC2048, RC2060 & RC2072)