Cub Cadet 5000 Series - Manual (Page 66)

Cub Series 5000 Rear Axle
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1.9. With the left rear wheel removed, the left axle
seal can be easily reached and removed.
See Figure 1.9.
1.10. The seal covers a retaining ring that secures the
axle bearing. Remove the retaining ring.
See Figure 1.10.
1.11. With the retaining ring removed, the axle can be
drawn out of the transmission, along with the
axle bearing. See Figure 1.11.
1.12. With the axle removed, it can be compared to
the replacement axle to confirm correct length.
See Figure 1.12.
NOTE: The left axle is slightly longer than the
right axle. When the two axles are positioned
flange-to-flange, the difference is apparent.
Figure 1.9
Axle seal
Figure 1.10
Retaining ring
Figure 1.11
Withdraw axle
Figure 1.12
New
left axle
Original
left axle
Right axle