Cub Cadet 4 x 2 Big Country - Poly Bed & Steel Bed - Manual (Page 76)

4 X 2 Drive System - (Steel Bed)
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14.10. Drill a small (1/8” or less) pilot hole into the out-
side edge of the retaining ring. Drill most of the
way through the ring, but do not drill into the axle
shaft. Enlarge the hole with a 1/4” bit.
See Figure 14.10.
14.11. Split the ring with a cold chisel. Once the ten-
sion on the ring is relieved, it will slide easily off
the axle shaft. See Figure 14.11.
14.12.The bearing must be pressed off of the shoulder
on the axle. The plastic dust cover may sepa-
rate from its metal mounting plate in the process.
See Figure 14.12.
14.13.Clean and inspect all the components, and
replace any that are damaged.
14.14.Install a new axle bearing inner seal in the axle
tube using a driver that applies force to the out-
side diameter of the seal. The seal lip should
face in.
14.15.Install a new bearing race in the axle tube.
See Figure 14.15.
Figure 14.10
Figure 14.11
Retaining
ring
Chisel
Figure 14.12
Figure 14.15
Seal
New bearing race