Cub Cadet Z-Wing - Manual (Page 10)

Cub Cadet Commercial Z-Wing
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5.8. The steel shields are identical top and bottom,
and are easily removable. They do have barbed
lips that may damage the seal when removed.
they should not be removed unless the seals are
to be replaced. See Figure 5.8.
5.9. With the steel shields removed, the seals and
bearings also come out easily. See Figure 5.9.
5.10. If the tapered roller bearings need to be
replaced, the races need to be driven-out and
replaced as well. See Figure 5.10.
5.11. Assembly notes:
• Clean and inspect the bearings for signs of dam-
age. Replace bearings and races if necessary.
• Pack the bearings with fresh No.2 multi-purpose
lithium base grease and install them in the spin-
dle housings using new seals.
• Replace any suspect hardware.
• On installation of the spindle nuts, apply thread
locking compound such as Loctite 262 (red) to
the threads, and tighten the nut to a torque of
100-120 ft-lbs (114-136 Nm).
• Apply a small amount of thread locking com-
pound such as Loctite 242 (blue), or replace the
nuts if the locking feature of the nuts are in ques-
tion. Tighten the spindle mounting bolts (nuts) to
a torque of 20-25 ft-lbs (27-34 Nm).
Figure 5.8
Seal
Lip
Sealing surface
Steel shield
Figure 5.9
roller bearing
Tapered
Seal
Figure 5.10
Race (upper spindle bearing)
Spindle housing