Cub Cadet 5000 Series - Manual (Page 68)

Cub Series 5000 Rear Axle
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3. INSTALL THE NEW AXLE.
3.1. Slip the axle into the transmission housing. It
may be necessary to rotate the axle in order to
get the splines on the end to engage the splines
on the differential assembly. Once in place, it
may be necessary to lightly drive the axle home
with a dead blow hammer. Significant force
should not be required. See Figure 3.1.
3.2. Install the retaining ring in the groove in the
housing. Confirm that the ring is fully seated in
the groove. See Figure 3.2.
3.3. Confirm that the axle is lubricated and free of for-
eign objects that may damage the lip of the seal.
3.4. Slide the seal into position at the end of the axle
bore in the housing.
3.5. Carefully pry the seal into the bore. Use a piece
of dimensional lumber, or similar object to press
with. This will ensure that the seal is pressed in
evenly, and winds up flush with the outer surface
of the housing. A brake adjustment spoon or
similar tool can be used to apply force to the
item used to press the seal in. See Figure 3.5.
3.6. Install the rear wheel using a 3/4” socket.
3.7. Lower the tractor to the ground. Tighten the lug
nuts to a torque of 60-70 ft.lbs.
3.8. Safely lift and support the other side of the trac-
tor in similar fashion to the first side.
3.9. Repeat the procedure on the second side.
3.10. Replace any lost transmission fluid with Cub
Cadet hydraulic drive system fluid plus. (P/N
737-3120: Qt. P/N 737-3121 Gal.)
3.11. Test-run the tractor in a safe area before return-
ing it to service.
3.12. Check lug nut torque after 10 hours of use.
Figure 3.1
Stamped”
Figure 3.2
Retaining ring fully
seated in groove
Figure 3.5
2X4 to press seal
Brake spoon to
pry 2X4