Cub Cadet 5000 Series - Manual (Page 18)

Series 5000
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4.26. Support the rear of the transmission.
4.27. Remove the hairpins securing the brake rods to
the brake actuation arms. Maintain the position
of the brake rod ferrules to minimize adjustments
upon assembly.
NOTE: The brake rods are not identical. The left
brake rod is longer than the right brake rod.
5. TRANSMISSION DISASSEMBLY
5.1. Remove the two screws securing each brake
assembly to the transmission using a 1/2”
socket.
NOTE: On the inner brake disc the shoulder
faces inward. On the outer brake disc the shoul-
der faces outward.
5.2. Remove the brake assemblies.
5.3. Tilt the transmission onto the right wheel assem-
bly.
5.4. Remove the four lug nuts securing the left (top)
wheel to the axle hub using a 3/4” socket and
impact wrench.
Figure 4.26
540 PTO shaft
Figure 4.27
Mounting hole
for brake
rod rear ferrule
Brake actuation
arm
Figure 5.2
Brake
discs
Brake
Puck
Hub
shoulder out
Figure 5.3
Right
Wheel
Assembly