Cub Cadet 7000 Series - Manual (Page 86)

7264 Four Wheel Drive Axle Assembly Removal and Disassembly
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7.23. Remove the oil level gauge if it has not been
removed earlier. See Figure 7.23.
7.24. Remove all eight hex bolts and lock washers
securing the left axle housing to the right axle
housing using a 12mm socket. See Figure 7.24.
7.25. Separate the left axle housing from the right axle
housing using a brass punch and hammer.
7.26. Continue to separate the axle housings using a
scraper. See Figure 7.26.
7.27. Remove the outer ball bearing from the left axle
housing. See Figure 7.27.
7.28. Inspect the ball bearing for wear or damage.
Figure 7.23
Oil Level Gauge
Figure 7.24
Right Housing
Hex Bolts
Hex Bolts
Figure 7.26
Scraper
Right Axle Housing
Left Axle Housing
Figure 7.27
Ball Bearing
Left Axle Housing