Cub Cadet 6 x 4 Big Country - Manual (Page 63)

Section 3: Drive Axle Service
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12.15.Drive the center yoke in the opposite direction,
forcing the second cup partially out of the bore.
See Figure 12.15.
12.16.Carefully remove the cross and remaining cup
from the center yoke.
12.17.Inspect the yokes for damage.
12.18.To assemble a universal joint, position one
new bearing cup in a bore in the center yoke.
NOTE: When positioning cups, keep the tapped
holes for the grease zerks aligned with one-
another.
NOTE: A coating of grease will help keep the
needle bearings in position within the cup.
12.19.Seat the new cross in the new cup.
See Figure 12.19.
12.20.Carefully install the opposite cup.
12.21.Press the second cup deep into, but not com-
pletely through its bore, using the universal joint
press. See Figure 12.21.
12.22.Install a new snap ring behind the second cup.
12.23.Carefully press the first cup into its bore until the
cross seats fully into the second cup.
See Figure 12.23.
NOTE: If there is difficulty, check for loose nee-
dle bearings.
12.24.Install the snap ring behind the first cup.
12.25.Slip the end yoke over the cross.
Figure 12.15
Figure 12.19
Figure 12.21
Figure 12.23