Cub Cadet 5000 Series - Manual (Page 50)

Domestic Series 5000 MFD
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9. BENCH REPAIR: AXLES AND DIFFEREN-
TIAL.
9.1. Remove the MFD complete, as described in the
“REMOVAL” section of this manual.
9.2. Lift and safely support the MFD on a convenient
work surface.
NOTE: Get assistance or use mechanical lifting
equipment. The MFD complete weighs roughly
150 lbs. (68 Kg.).
9.3. If not previously done, drain the gear lube from
main housing and drop-axle housings, as
described in the “REMOVAL” section of this
manual. See Figure 9.3.
9.4. Disconnect the tie-rod ends from both steering
arms using a 16 mm wrench and a 17 mm
wrench.
NOTE: Drop axle gear lube:
• If the drop axles are to be serviced, or there is a
chance that the gear lube they contain is con-
taminated, drain them as well.
• If the drop axles are undamaged, and the gear
lube they contain is not contaminated, they need
not be drained for removal.
9.5. Remove both drop-axle housings using a 17 mm
wrench. See Figure 9.5.
9.6. With both drop axle assemblies removed, the
MFD can be placed directly on the bench, at the
technician’s discretion.
NOTE: alternatively, the drop axles can be taken
off of the MFD before it is removed from the trac-
tor.
9.7. The axles, outer axle bearings, 14 tooth bevel
gears, and washers can be removed from the
MFD at this point. See Figure 9.7.
9.8. Slightly loosen the perimeter bolts that hold the
axle housings together using a 13 mm wrench.
NOTE: The two axle housings are most easily
separated in the vertical position.
Figure 9.3
Drain plug
removed
Steering arms
Tie rod
Figure 9.5
Drop axle housing separated
Figure 9.7
Perimeter bolts