Cub Cadet 4 x 2 Big Country - Poly Bed & Steel Bed - Manual (Page 64)

4 X 2 Drive System - (Steel Bed)
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9. LINK ASSEMBLY
9.1. 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 axially to accommodate suspension travel.
See Figure 9.1.
9.2. 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:
9.3. Tilt the passenger seat forward, and lift out the
parcel bin. This will provide easy access to the
link assembly fasteners. See Figure 9.3.
9.4. Open the hood, and disconnect the negative bat-
tery cable. Tools will be in close proximity to the
“hot” stud on the starter motor.
9.5. 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.
9.6. Remove the nut and bolt (top) that connect the
link assembly to the frame using a pair of 15/16”
wrenches.
9.7. Remove the nut and bolt (bottom) that connect
the link assembly to the engine and transaxle
cradle using a pair of 19mm wrenches.
9.8. With the bolts removed, the link can be lifted out
and replaced. See Figure 9.8.
9.9. Installation notes:
• Apply anti-seize compound to the bolts so that
they may be easily removed in the future.
• Tighten the top nut and bolt to a torque of 100 +
10 ft.-lbs.
• Tighten the bottom nut and bolt to a torque of 40
+ 5 ft.-lbs.
Figure 9.1
Link Assembly
Starter motor
Figure 9.3
Link assembly
Figure 9.8
Inset: link
assembly