Cub Cadet 6 x 4 Big Country - Manual (Page 68)

Section 3: Drive Axle Service
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16. Axle and Bearing Removal and Replacement
16.1. Remove the axle assembly as described in the
“Drive Axle Service: Front Drive Axle Removal
and Replacement” or “Rear Suspension Service:
Rear Drive Axle Removal and Replacement”
section of this manual.
16.2. If there has been collision damage to the Big
Country, check the axle flange for run-out. See
Figure 16.2.
NOTE: Run-out check may be done with the
axle mounted in the Big Country, or on the
bench.
16.3. To Disassemble the axle, safely position the
axle assembly in a press. Support the outer axle
bearing and press the axle shaft out of the bear-
ings. See Figure 16.3.
Figure 16.2
Dial Indicator
Axle Flange
Figure 16.3
Press Axle
Support
Outer Axle
Bearing
16.4. Drive the inner axle bearing out of the axle
assembly using a hammer and soft drift. When
driving the bearing, apply force to the outer race.
16.5. Drive the outer axle bearing out of the axle
assembly using a hammer and soft drift. When
driving the bearing, apply force to the outer race.
See Figure 16.5.
16.6. Inspect the bearings for damage, looseness,
and smooth rotation.
16.7. Inspect the axle shaft. Pay particular attention to
the condition of the splines.
16.8. Inspect the axle weldment for collision damage
and trueness. The axle bushings should be at a
90 degree angle to the tube that the axle bear-
ings fit in. See Figure 16.8.
Figure 16.5
Outer Axle Bearing (Larger I.D.)
Inner Axle Bearing (Smaller I.D.)
Machined Shoulder
Figure 16.8
90 deg.