Cub Cadet 5000 Series - Manual (Page 64)

Domestic Series 5000 MFD
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10. TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Item Torque SAE Torque Metric Loctite
Ring Gear Bolts 160-220 in-lbs 18-25 Nm 242 blue
Perimiter Bolts (axle housing) 160-220 in-lbs 18-25 Nm 242 blue
Kingpin Housing to Axle Housing 220-280 in-lbs 25-34 Nm 242 blue
Axle Cover 160-220 in-lbs 18-25 Nm 242 blue
Stop Bolts (top of axle housings) 220-280 in-lbs 25-34 Nm 242 blue
Steering Arm to Kingpin Housing 220-280 in-lbs 25-34 Nm 242 blue
Tie Rod End Nuts 49 ft-lbs 66 Nm 242 blue *
Tie Rod End Jam Nuts 360-420 in-lbs 488-570 Nm 242 blue *
Steering Cylinder Stud to Housing 267 ft-lbs 362 Nm 242 blue *
Steering Cylinder Stud Nut 150 ft-lbs 136 Nm 242 blue *
Steering Cylinder Mounting Bracket 75 ft-lbs 100 Nm 242 blue
Axle Mounting Bracket 75 ft-lbs 100 Nm 242 blue
Fill Plug 220-280 in-lbs 25-34 Nm no
Drain Plug 220-280 in-lbs 25-34 Nm no
Pinion Drag (Not tightening troque) 25-30 in-lbs 2.825-3.4 Nm stake
Lug Nuts 55 ft-lbs 63 Nm re-torque*
Notes:
242 blue*: Loctite may be applied if
nylon locking feature is worn.
Replacement preferred.
re-torque*: Re-torque after 10 hrs. of operation.