Cub Cadet 5000 Series - Manual (Page 62)

Domestic Series 5000 MFD
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9.83. Orientation:
• The steering arms should extend to the rear.
• The drop axle should extend downward.
• The input shaft on the axle points to the rear,
and the travel stop bolts are on the top of the
axle housings.
• There is a dowel pin at the bottom mating sur-
face of the axle housing.
• The drop axle housings will only fit in the correct
direction if they are on the correct sides of the
axle assembly.
• The bolts that limit the pivot travel of the MFD
indicate the top of the housing. The drain plug
indicates the bottom.
9.84. Position the MFD assembly so that the right side
of the axle housing is accessible. Install the
washer and bevel gear on the end of the axle.
See Figure 9.84.
9.85. Apply sealant to the mating surface, apply
threadlocking compound to the bolt threads, and
install the right side drop axle housing in the
same manner as the left side drop axle housing.
9.86. To install the pinion seal, position the MFD so
that the pinion shaft is easily accessible, and the
MFD is supported in a safe and stable position.
9.87. Use the front wheel drive shaft to hold the pinion
shaft, while using a 1 1/4” wrench to loosen the
nut from the pinion shaft. See Figure 9.87.
9.88. Remove the nut and washers from the pinion
shaft.
9.89. Lubricate the lip of the seal, and install it in the
housing. See Figure 9.89.
NOTE: It may be easier to get the lip positioned
correctly if the pinion spacer is pulled-out
slightly.
NOTE: Use a seal driver that applies force to the
outer edge of the seal to seat it into the housing.
Figure 9.84
Figure 9.87
Remove pinion stake nut
Figure 9.89
Seal
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