Cub Cadet 5000 Series - Manual (Page 40)

Domestic Series 5000 MFD
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3.15. Remove the axle brackets from the MFD, for
transfer to the replacement MFD.
See Figure 3.15.
4. MFD INSTALLATION
4.1. Lubricate the pivot bosses on the new MFD with
a good all-purpose grease.
4.2. Confirm that the thrust washers are in place in
both front axle brackets. See Figure 4.2.
NOTE: The flat side of the thrust washers goes
into the brackets first, so that the dimpled side
faces the pivot boss on the MFD.
4.3. Position the front axle brackets on the replace-
ment MFD.
NOTE: Tie-down straps or heavy cable ties will
help hold them in place temporarily.
4.4. Lift the replacement MFD into position.
See Figure 4.4.
NOTE: A tapered pin can be used to help align
the brackets with the bolt holes.
4.5. Install the nuts that secure the axle brackets.
tighten them to a torque of 75 ft.-lbs. (100 Nm).
If the nylon locking ring has worn, replace the
nut with a new one, or apply a small amount of
thread locking compound such as loctite 242
(blue) to the threads on assembly.
4.6. Install the front wheels.
4.7. Lower the tractor to the ground, and tighten the
lugs to a torque of 55 ft.-lbs. (63 Nm). Re-torque
the wheels after 10 hours of operation.
4.8. Remove the fill plugs from the final drive hous-
ings. Fill each housing to the bottom of the fill
plug hole with Cub Cadet 85W140 Gear Lube
(P/N: 737-3065 for 1 qt.). Install the fill plugs.
4.9. Remove the oil level gauge from the main hous-
ing, and install sufficient Cub Cadet Gear Lube
to reach the “FULL”, mark on the oil level gauge.
NOTE: Total lube capacity of the MFD is approx-
imately 82 fl. oz. (2.5 qts.) or (2.37 liters).
4.10. Install the steering cylinder stud in the replace-
ment MFD steering knuckle. Tighten the nut to
at torque of 100 ft.-lbs. (136 Nm).
Figure 3.15
Figure 4.2
Rear bracket
for front axle
Thrust washer
Figure 4.4
Tapered alignment pin