Cub Cadet 6 x 4 Big Country - Manual (Page 33)

Section 2: Clutch, Transmission, Brakes, Linkages
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17.30.Remove the air filter assembly.
17.31.Loosen the clamp bolts that hold the right univer-
sal joint onto the right out-put shaft of the trans-
mission using two 9/16” wrenches.
See Figure 17.31.
17.32.If equipped with fixed chain guides, remove the
upper chain guide using a 9/16” wrench.
NOTE: This will relieve tension from the chain.
17.33.If equipped with roller-style chain tensioners,
lock the tensioners in the released position.
Refer to the “Roller Chain Tensioner Removal
and Replacement” section of this manual.
17.34.Remove the two nuts, bolts, and washers that
the right axle assembly pivots on using two
15/16” wrenches. See Figure 17.34.
17.35.Remove the right drive axle assembly.
17.36.Slip the universal joint and sprocket off of the
output shaft. See Figure 17.36.
17.37.Repeat the steps used to disconnect the right
side axle assembly and universal joint on the left
side axle assembly and universal joint.
17.38.Unhook the rear of the left brake return spring.
17.39.Pivot the spring outward, then unhook it from the
cam arm. See Figure 17.39.
17.40.Remove the rear jam nut from the left brake
cable using a ½” socket. It may be necessary to
hold the cable with locking pliers or slip-joint pli-
ers.
17.41.Slide the rubber boot off the end of the left brake
cable housing.
Figure 17.31
Bolts
Clamp
Figure 17.34
Axle Pivot Bolts
Figure 17.36
Right Axle
Disconnected Right Axle
Disconnected
Figure 17.39
Brake Return Spring
Brake Cam Arm
Jam Nut