Cub Cadet 6 x 4 Big Country - Manual (Page 77)

Section 4: Engine and Transmission Support Asssembly
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1.72. Remove the nuts and bolts that fasten the front
of the engine and transmission support bracket
to the isolator mounts using a pair of 9/16”
wrenches. See Figure 1.72.
NOTE: The ends of each cross-member are
open, to provide wrench access to the nuts.
1.73. Remove the nuts and bolts that fasten the rear of
the engine and transmission support bracket to
the isolator mounts using a pair of 9/16”
wrenches. See Figure 1.73.
1.74. Safely attach an appropriate lifting device.
1.75. Lift the engine and transmission support assem-
bly far enough to take the weight off of the isola-
tors.
1.76. Push the engine and transmission support
assembly far enough to the right to disengage
the left output shaft of the transmission from the
inner left universal joint.
1.77. Lift the engine support about 8” above the isola-
tors.
1.78. Roll the Big Country forward about 6”, so that the
front edge of the engine support clears the for-
ward cross-member at the top of the engine
compartment.
1.79. Lift the engine support until it is completely clear
of the engine compartment, and remove it.
See Figure 1.79.
1.80. Place the engine and transmission support
assembly on a sturdy work surface, and make
any necessary repairs.
NOTE: Two well constructed saw-horses will
support the assembly and provide access from
above and below.
NOTE: While the engine support is out of the
vehicle, take the opportunity to inspect any parts
that are otherwise inaccessible.
Figure 1.72
Front Isolator Engine and Trans-
mission Support
Assembly
Mounts
Figure 1.73
Rear Isolator
Mounts
Wrench Access
Figure 1.79