Cub Cadet 6 x 4 Big Country - Manual (Page 35)

Section 2: Clutch, Transmission, Brakes, Linkages
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18.4. Using a 12mm socket wrench remove the ten
bolts securing the left side brake cover to the
transmission housing. The left side contains the
transmission input shaft. See Figure 18.4.
18.5. Using a hammer and a soft drift, gently tap on
underside of cover until cover pops loose.
NOTE: Gently pry at dowel pin location to
remove the cover, taking care not to damage the
sealing surface of the cover and transmission
housing.
NOTE: There are six steel balls under the left
brake cover. Take care not to loose them.
18.6. Remove the six balls and the bearing shim
washer. See Figure 18.6.
18.7. Remove the bearing and the brake actuator.
18.8. Remove the output shaft, three steel plates and
two friction plates. See Figure 18.8.
18.9. Repeat steps 18.4 through 18.8 to remove the
right side brake cover and right side brake.
18.10.Clean and inspect the brake cover for damage
or wear, particularly around the bore for the
brake cam arm.
18.11. Inspect the output shaft seals for any sign of
wear or leakage.
18.12.Press the output shaft seals out if replacement is
necessary.
18.13.Clean and inspect the output shaft bearings for
tightness and smooth rotation.
18.14.Clean and inspect the steel plates and friction
plates:
• Replace a steel plate if it has a scored surface.
• Replace a steel plate if it is warped beyond
.010”.
• Replace a friction plate if it is worn to the point
that the grooves in the surface are gone.
• replace a friction plate if the teeth on the inside
diameter show significant wear or deformation.
If a friction plate is replaced because of dam-
aged teeth, carefully inspect the splines on the
output shaft that those teeth were engaging.
Figure 18.4
Brake Cam Arm
Brake
Cover
Dowel Pin
Location
Figure 18.6
Bearing
Brake
Actuator
Steel Ball (Six)
Shim
Washer
Figure 18.8
Output
Shaft
Steel
Plate
Friction Plate