Cub Cadet 6 x 4 Big Country - Manual (Page 44)

Section 3: Drive Axle Service
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1. Lifting the Big Country and Removing the
Drive Axle Wheels
1.1. Park the Big Country on firm, level ground.
1.2. Raise the bed if service is to be performed in the
engine compartment.
1.3. Turn the key to the off position, and remove it
from the key switch.
1.4. Set the parking brake.
1.5. Place the gearshift in “Neutral”.
1.6. Chock the front wheels.
1.7. Loosen the lug bolts on the axle or axles to be
serviced using a 5/8” socket.
1.8. Safely lift and secure the Big Country.
See Figure 1.8.
CAUTION: Standard hydraulic jacks are lifting
devices only. They should not be used to hold a
vehicle in the air, only to raise it long enough to
position or jack stands under it.
CAUTION: Vehicles should be lifted only on
ground that is firm and level.
NOTE: Any structural area at the rear of the Big
Country can be used as a jacking point. Do not
lift the rear of the Big Country by the engine sup-
port assembly.
Figure 1.8
Engine Support assembly
(Structure)
Receiver
Full Length Frame Channels (Structure)
1.9. Release the parking brake.
NOTE: The center of gravity is roughly even with
the front mounting point of the front drive axle.
Keep the jacking point behind the front drive axle
to avoid instability. See Figure 1.9.
1.10. If the chain is to be removed, lift the bed and
rotate the wheels to a point where the master
link is easily accessible. See Figure 1.10.
1.11. Remove the lug bolts and wheel.
Jack stands from this point back
Center of Gravity
(Unstable Lifting Point)
Figure 1.9
Figure 1.10
Master Link
Section 3: Drive Axle Service