Cub Cadet 5000 Series - Manual (Page 52)

Domestic Series 5000 MFD
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9.13. Beneath the differential housing are shim wash-
ers, between the right side differential bearing
and the right side inner axle bearing.
See Figure 9.13.
NOTE: Keep track of the size and number of
these washers.
9.14. The shim washers and inner axle bearing can be
easily removed from the right side axle housing.
9.15. The right side axle housing also contains the
pinion gear and bearings.
9.16. The nut that holds the pinion assembly in place
is staked into position. The staking must be
chiseled-out. See Figure 9.16.
9.17. After the nut is de-staked, use the front wheel
drive shaft to hold the pinion shaft, while tuning
the nut with a 1 1/4” wrench. See Figure 9.17.
NOTE: A damaged driveshaft, cut-off to a length
of 1’ may be kept as a permanent pinion tool.
9.18. Remove the nut and washers from the pinion
shaft. keep track of the size, quantity, and posi-
tion of the washers. See Figure 9.18.
9.19. Drive the pinion gear into the inside of the differ-
ential using a soft hammer or drift.
Figure 9.13
Pinion gear
Shim washers
Right side
axle bearing
(inboard)
Figure 9.16
Pinion shaft
Staked nut
Washers
Seal
Figure 9.17
Front drive shaft
Figure 9.18
Nut
Washers
Pinion
Spacer
Seal