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Message: <blockquote data-quote="GerryL" data-source="post: 19831" data-attributes="member: 1326">I'm looking for some input from someone who has done this job before.  I've got an LX885 and it needs a front final drive sprocket.  The inside spline is shot.  I put it on blocks today and pulled the axle.  I see the sprocket won't come out the side hole as is.  The service manual says the gearbox has to be slid in towards the middle for clearance between the double drive sprocket and the bad sprocket.  Going further, it says to remove the gearbox one has to tilt the cab,etc for access.  My question is since I'm not actually removing the gearbox, do I still have to tilt the cab?  Has anyone done this without tilting?  I've lifted the seat and poked around in there; I'm not sure if it's possible.   I don't want to go to far yet because if I do have to tilt the cab I'm going to have to put the machine back together and move it some, it's under my overhead door now, no clearance (not to mention no tilting tool kit either).  :-(  Another question; does the axle need to be replaced no matter what?  So far I've seen no wear on it; I can't feel a step anywhere on the splines.  I guess the next thing is to measure the OD of the axle splines and compare to new.  And I've certainly got to clean it and flush the bearing; there is a lot of gray fines from the sprocket getting chewed up.  I'd really appreciate any input if you're familiar with this job.Thanks!  -Gerry</blockquote>

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