alrman
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That type of bearing failure was very common here in Australia.
Before the 580C was even officially released, four of the first ones to sell had all failed within a couple of weeks of delivery.
That was just at the dealership where I worked.
It was before my time there, the cause was that they all were delivered new for the first time - with 4in1 buckets.
Dragging the bucket backwards with an open clam put an extraordinary load on the snap rings on the pinion shaft.
The D & E transaxle used a flanged bearing cup to strengthen the design.
Not sure on the C model if there ever was an upgrade??
Before the 580C was even officially released, four of the first ones to sell had all failed within a couple of weeks of delivery.
That was just at the dealership where I worked.
It was before my time there, the cause was that they all were delivered new for the first time - with 4in1 buckets.
Dragging the bucket backwards with an open clam put an extraordinary load on the snap rings on the pinion shaft.
The D & E transaxle used a flanged bearing cup to strengthen the design.
Not sure on the C model if there ever was an upgrade??