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Spring and shock unit removal and replacement – Cub Cadet 6 x 4 Big Country User Manual

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Section 3: Drive Axle Service

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7.9.

Remove the roller and flat washers along with
the bolt. See Figure 7.9.

7.10. Push down on the tensioner arm to relieve the

load from the 1/4” pin, withdraw the pin, and
carefully release the tensioner arm.
See Figure 7.10.

7.11. Working through the access hole loosen the

large bolt at the center of the chain tensioner
using a 9/16” wrench.

NOTE: It may be necessary to hold the nut on
the inside of the Tensioner using a 7/8” wrench.

Figure 7.9

Shoulder Bolt

Flat Washer

Roller

Holes for Locking Pin

Figure 7.10

7.12. Mark the hole that the smaller indexing bolt goes

through, and remove the indexing bolt using a
3/8” wrench. See Figure 7.12.

7.13. Remove the mounting bolt and lift the tensioner

out of the vehicle. See Figure 7.13.

NOTE: It is necessary to disconnect the chain
before the lower tensioner can be removed.

7.14. Push the lower chain tensioner arm down to

relieve tension from the chain and lock the lower
arm using a 1/4” steel dowel pin.

Figure 7.12

Locking Pin Hole

Paint Mark

Indexing Bolt Hole (Threaded)

Mounting Bolt

Roller Mounting Hole

Indexing Bolt Hole

Locking Pin Hole

Index Marks

Figure 7.13