Cub Cadet 5000 Series - Manual (Page 67)

Cub Series 5000 Rear Axle
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2. AXLE ASSEMBLY
2.1. If the replacement axle does not have studs
installed, new studs should be driven into the
holes in the drive flange. See Figure 2.1.
2.2. Lubricate the portion of the axle between the
machined surface for the seal and the drive
flange. Install the seal on the axle shaft. Care-
fully slip the seal over the shoulders on the
machined surfaces. Use a seal protector sleeve
if available. See Figure 2.2.
Figure 2.1
Drive in studs
Figure 2.2
Seal
Drive flange
Machined surface
for seal lip
Lubricate
2.3. Put the retaining ring on the axle, with the
sharper edge facing the seal.
2.4. Install the axle bearing on the axle.
See Figure 2.4.
2.5. Secure the bearing with a new hog ring. the hog
ring can be driven into place with an old bearing
or appropriate size piece of tubing.
See Figure 2.5.
NOTE: After installation, examine the hog ring to
confirm that it has not stretched out of shape,
and is fully seated in the groove in the axle.
Figure 2.4
Seal
Retaining ring
Bearing
Figure 2.5
Hog ring