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Poly bed 4 x 2 drive system – Cub Cadet 4 x 2 Big Country - Poly Bed & Steel Bed User Manual

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9.5.

After the wheels and brake drums are removed
from the axle shafts, remove the brake shoes as
described in the “Brakes” section of this manual.
See Figure 9.5.

9.6.

Remove the Brake backing plate assembly from
the transaxle using a 17 mm wrench.
See Figure 9.6.

NOTE: This step is not strictly necessary,
depending on the repairs that are to be per-
formed, but makes the transaxle easier to
maneuver on the bench.

Figure 9.5

Brake backing plate
with shoes removed

Fixed post

Actuating cam

Mounting bolts

Figure 9.6

Backing
plate removed

9.7.

Though it is not likely to require disassembly
during brake or transaxle service, it is worth not-
ing that the backing plate is an assembly.
See Figure 9.7.

9.8.

The cam can be removed from the backing
plate. See Figure 9.8.

Figure 9.7

Structural backing plate

Dust cover

Figure 9.8