Cub Cadet RT 75 User Manual

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Transmission Overhaul

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15.

Remove the four hex flange screws holding the rear
transmission cover to the transmission housing,
using a 1/2” wrench. See Figure 6.6.

16.

Wedge a sharp 5-in-1 painters tool or putty knife in
between the cover and the transmission housing.

17.

Pry the cover off.

18.

Clean the gasket from the rear transmission housing
and cover.

NOTE: The rear cover does not have a fill plug.

19.

Remove the tine shaft oil seals from the transmission
housing . See Figure 6.7.

20.

Remove the snap rings that secure the tine shaft
bearings, using a pair of snap ring pliers.
See Figure 6.8.

21.

Push the tine shaft to the right, forcing the right tine
shaft bearing out of the transmission housing.

NOTE: The bearing is a slip fit. If it is stuck, use a block of

wood and a large hammer.

NOTE: The washer will be damaged by the Hi-Pro key.

22.

Remove the bearing and washer from the right side
of the tine shaft.

23.

Slide the tine shaft back into the housing until the Hi-
Pro key contacts the tine shaft worm gear.

24.

Rotate the tine shaft until the Hi-Pro key slides into
the worm gear keyway.

Figure 6.6

Rear transmission cover

Figure 6.7

Thexton seal removal tool

Figure 6.8

Snap ring