Cub Cadet 4 x 4 Volunteer - Manual (Page 174)

Chapter 5 - Rear Suspension
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14. Press the bearing assembly using a round arbor
that has an outside diameter of roughly 2.125”
(5.39cm), pressing against the outer edge of the
cup. See Figure 5.28.
15. The bearing assembly will come out with the
bearing cones captive, held in by the seals.
16. To remove the bearings and seals:
16a. Thoroughly clean the inside of one of the
utility vehicle’s hub-caps.
16b. Place a clean piece of paper towel inside
the hub-cap, followed by the bearing
assembly. The towel will absorb some of
the shock. See Figure 5.29.
16c. Strike the hubcap on top of a work bench
with sufficient force to cause the bearing
cone to dislodge the seal.
See Figure 5.30.
NOTE: Keep track of which bearing was in
which side of the cup. While the bearing cones
are identical, they will wear into the cups with
usage, and the bearing cones should be kept
running in their original cups.
16d. Remove the first bearing cone from the
hub-cap.
16e. Turn the bearing assembly over, and
repeat for the second bearing cone and
seal.
17. Clean and inspect the bearing cones and cup. If
any one part is damaged, replace the complete
wheel set.
18. Pack the bearings with wheel bearing grease.
Figure 5.28
Figure 5.29
Wheel
bearing
assembly
Hub cap
Paper towel
Figure 5.30
4X4 hub cap
Bearing cone
seal