Cub Cadet 5000 Series - Manual (Page 51)

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9.9. Separating the housings is best done in a verti-
cal position. After the sealant between the two
housings is broken, securely stand the assembly
on-end to remove the bolts and separate the
housings. See Figure 9.9.
9.10. Lift the smaller left housing off of the larger right
housing. See Figure 9.10.
NOTE: The left housing at this point contains
only an inner axle bearing and a sleeve that fits
into that bearing. Both can be removed with light
pressure.
Figure 9.9
Figure 9.10
Left side
axle housing
Left inner axle
bearing
Spacer sleeve
9.11. A spacer resides between the inner axle bearing
and the differential bearing. See Figure 9.11.
NOTE: Back-lash is set by the shim washers
beneath the differential. The spacer sets the
residual end-play after back-lash is set.
9.12. The differential housing can be easily grasped
and lifted out of the right side axle hous-
ing. See Figure 9.12.
NOTE: The differential must be manipulated so
that the ring gear clears the pinion gear.
Figure 9.11
Left side
differential
bearing
Spacer
Figure 9.12