Cub Cadet 4 x 2 Big Country - Poly Bed & Steel Bed - Manual (Page 41)

Poly Bed 4 X 2 Drive System
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9.56. Clean and inspect the differential assembly.
See Figure 9.56.
• The ring gear teeth should not show wear or
damage.
• Differential action should be smooth.
• Cross-pin may be removed for bearing surface
inspection by removing the cotter pins that
secure it.
• The differential housing can be removed from
the ring gear using an 8mm allen wrench.
9.57. If the ring gear is separated from the differential
housing, alignment is maintained by a single
solid dowel pin. See Figure 9.57.
• Differential lock dogs should not have worn or
damaged teeth.
Figure 9.56
Dowel pin
Cross-pin
Cotter pins
Recessed
side of gear
Figure 9.57
Dowel pin
Flat side
of gear
Differential lock
engagement dogs
9.58. With the differential housing separated from the
ring gear, and the cross-pin removed the miter
gears can be removed from the differential.
9.59. With the cross-pin and miter gears removed, the
bevel gear and the thrust washer can be
removed for inspection or service.
Assembly notes:
9.60. Hardware:
• Replace all o-rings and seals with new ones.
• Replace any removed cotter pins with new ones.
• Replace any removed circlips with new ones.
• Refer to the torque table for fastener assembly
tightness.
9.61. Order of assembly: reverse of disassembly.
• Drive or press bearings by applying force to the
race nearest the greatest resistance.
• Apply a small amount of grease or gear-lube to
any friction bearing surfaces on assembly.
• Confirm proper fit, orientation, and function dur-
ing the assembly process.
• Ensure that the Transaxle is filled with 2.0L
(within marked range on dipstick when inserted
but not tightened) of API “GL-5” hypoid gear oil
{SAE 90 above 41 deg. f.(5 deg. c.)} or {SAE 80
below 41 deg. f. (5 deg. c.)} prior to operation.
9.62. Sealing:
• Clean all mating surfaces thoroughly before
assembly.
• Mating surfaces should be free of burrs or
gouges.
• Apply a thin bead of sealant such as Loctite 515
(Flange Sealant) or Kawasaki Bond (Liquid Gas-
ket-silver): 92104-002
• Do not apply sealant to the O.D. of seals.
• Protect the lips of seals during installation.
• Drive or press seals using a tool that will not
damage the seal.
• Apply a small amount of grease or gear lube to
o-rings and seal lips.