Cub Cadet 7000 Series User Manual

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7264 Four Wheel Drive Axle Assembly Removal and Disassembly

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NOTE: When inspecting the axle assemblies,
examine the following items:

• Check the condition of the splines.

• Check the bearings for discoloration, loose-

ness and smooth rotation.

• Check the bearing contact surfaces for irregu-

larities.

7.66. Replace any worn or damaged components, and

assemble the differential by reversing the disas-
sembly procedure.

DIFFERENTIAL SET-UP

8.1.

Assemble each axle shaft by reversing the pro-
cedures previously used to remove the bearings
and spacers.

8.2.

Insert the left and right axle shafts into the differ-
ential assembly. See Figure 8.2.

Figure 8.2

Right Axle

Left Axle

NOTE: The inboard spline of each axle shaft will
engage it’s differential gear as the axle shaft is
installed.

NOTE: The spring pin will seat into holes on the
inboard end of each axle shaft as they are
installed.

NOTE: The inboard bearing on the right axle
shaft will seat into the bottom of the bore in the
differential housing.

NOTE: The inboard bearing on the left axle shaft
will seat up to the snap ring that locks into a
groove in the outer race of the bearing.

8.3.

Tighten the ring gear bolts to a torque of 22.6-
28.4 ft-lbs. (23-29 N.m) in a cross-pattern. See
Figure 8.3.

NOTE: If lock washers or locking tabs were not
initially present, thread locking compound such
as Loctite 262 should be applied sparingly tot he
threads prior to assembly.

NOTE: If thread locking compound is used,
tighten bolts to the lower end of the torque
range. Thread locking compound acts as a lubri-
cant, and will cause a pessimistic torque wrench
action.

NOTE: If the ring and pinion gears have not
been replaced, the pinion drag must be set, but
the original shims that were used to set backlash
and tooth contact should be reused.

NOTE: If the ring and pinion gears have been
replaced, the pinion drag must be set, and the
backlash and tooth contact must be adjusted
using shims.

Figure 8.3

Housing

Ring Gear Bolts
(6)

Left Axle

Snap Ring