Cub Cadet ISeries - Manual (Page 45)

DRIVE SYSTEM-IVT
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3. Remove the four screws that secure the drop
axle assembly to the IVT, using a 1/2” wrench.
See Figure 5B.30
4. Tap the drop axle off of the alignment dowels
using a soft faced hammer. See Figure 5B.31
5. Install the drop axle by following the previous
steps in reverse order.
6. Test drive the tractor before returning it to ser-
vice.
Figure 5B.30
Remove these screws
Figure 5B.31
Drop axle
Rebuilding the drop axles
1. Remove the drop axle by following the proce-
dures described in the previous section of this
chapter.
2. Remove the brake:
2a. Remove the snap ring that secures the
brake drum to the brake shaft.
See Figure 5B.32
2b. Remove the brake lever using a 3/8”
wrench. See Figure 5B.32
2c. Unthread the pivot bolt from the brake
mounting plate, but do not remove it.
2d. Slide the brake drum and shoes off of the
brake shaft as one assembly.
3. Remove the push nut that secures the by-pass
lever to the by-pass fork. See Figure 5B.33
NOTE: If the by-pass lever or fork are not being
replaced, the push nut can be left in place.
Figure 5B.32
Snap ring
Pivot Screw
Brake lever
Figure 5B.33
By-pass lever
push nut