Cub Cadet 5000 Series - Manual (Page 59)

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9.59. Install the right side axle housing for measure-
ment purposes. See Figure 9.59.
• Start at least 4 of the 8 bolts that hold the two
housings together.
• Tighten them far enough to obtain an even gap
between the two housings. Do not exceed 20 in-
lbs. of torque at this stage.
• Measure and record the gap between the hous-
ings with a feeler gauge.
• Carefully remove the bolts, left side axle hous-
ing, bearings, and washers.
• From the shim washers between the left side
inner axle bearing and the left side differential
bearing, remove an amount of washers having a
total thickness equal to the gap between the
housings plus .003”-.010” (.076-.254 mm).
• This should establish the amount of shimming
necessary between the two bearings to maintain
.003”-.010” (.076-.254 mm) end play.
9.60. Lift the right axle and differential assembly back
onto whatever means was used to suspend it for
the installation of the differential.
• Maintain a vertical position while moving the
assembly.
• Support the axle shaft with one hand during
movement.
• If the technician is not comfortable lifting the
weight of the axle assembly, they should seek
an assistant to help move the axle assembly to
the bench.
Figure 9.59
Check gap
between
housings
Gently tighten bolts
to establish even
gap around perimeter
9.61. Remove the axle shaft, bearing, washer, and
bevel gear by carefully lowering them out of the
housing. See Figure 9.61.
9.62. Remove the differential for final assembly.
9.63. To assemble the differential:
• Install the ring gear to the differential housing (if
not done previously).
• Apply a small amount of thread locking com-
pound such as Loctite 242 (blue), and tighten
the bolts to a torque of 160-220 in-lbs. (18-25
Nm).
9.64. Install the differential bearing and 16 tooth miter
gear that go in the back of the housing, behind
the 10 tooth miter gears. See Figure 9.64.
Figure 9.61
Lowering the right
side axle shaft out
of the housing
Figure 9.64
Cross shaft
Spherical thrust
washer
16 tooth
miter gear
10 tooth miter
gear