Cub Cadet 4 x 2 Big Country - Poly Bed & Steel Bed - Manual (Page 29)

Poly Bed 4 X 2 Drive System
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NOTE: 1 May be inaccessible with torque
wrench.
NOTE: 2If locking feature on nut is worn, replace
the nut or apply releasable thread-locking com-
pound such as Loctite 242 (blue).
NOTE: 3 Left-hand threads
Table 1: Drive System Torque Values
Item Torque Note
cradle to axle tubes 17 ft-lb
21 N-m 1
cradle to spring
mounts 31 ft-lb
42 N-m 2
torque bracket 31 ft-lb
42 N-m 2
CVT cover 48 in-lb
5.5 N-m
CVT housing 160 in-lb
18 N-m
driving pulley 31 ft-lb
42 N-m 3
driven pulley 24 ft-lb
32 N-m 3
diff. lock cable
bracket 78 in-lb
8.8 N-m
shifter cable bracket 18 ft-lb
25 N-m
shifter control arm 78 in-lb
8.8 N-m
lug nuts 25 ft-lb
34 N-m
drain plug 11 ft-lb
15 N-m
8. LINK ASSEMBLY
8.1. The link assembly (aka:dogbone joint) connects
the engine and transaxle cradle to the frame of
the Big Country. This joint locates the front of
the cradle, yet allows enough freedom of move-
ment that the cradle can swing up and down and
pivot to accommodate suspension travel.
See Figure 8.1.
8.2. If the link assembly becomes worn or damaged,
the front of the engine and transaxle cradle may
shift and clunk, particularly when acceleration or
braking load is applied. To replace the link
assembly, use the following procedure:
8.3. Tilt the passenger seat forward, and lift out the
parcel bin. This will provide easy access to the
link assembly fasteners.
8.4. Open the hood, and disconnect the negative bat-
tery cable. Tools will be in close proximity to the
“hot” stud on the starter motor.
8.5. It is not absolutely necessary to support the front
of the engine and transaxle cradle with a jack,
but it may make it easier to relieve any bind on
the bolts that connect the cradle, link assembly,
and frame.
Figure 8.1
Link assembly