Cub Cadet I-Beam Style - Manual (Page 48)

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9.To remove tine shaft assembly simply pull
complete assembly out of housing. See Figure
3-67.
CAUTION
When reassembling, make certain step spac-
ers and washers are positioned properly or
damage to the shaft assembly and/or bearings
will result. (Cupped side faces sprocket.)
10.Remove bearings from housing using an arbor
press as shown. See Figure 3-68.
CAUTION
Both bearings must be pressed from the out-
side towards the center of housing as shown.
Pressure should be exerted on the outer race
or damage will result causing premature fail-
ure.
3-6.6 Dust Cap Removal and Replacement.
WARNING
Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it
against engine.
1.On a bench or suitable surface, block up chain
case so that tines/wheels clear the bench.
2.Remove the hardware which secures tines/
wheels to shaft and remove from unit.
NOTE
The dust caps have a molded lip on the ID
which seats into a groove in the bearing hub
allowing for a tight fit.
3. Carefully pry off dust caps from housing
assembly.
4.Pry old dust caps out of housing assembly and
slide off shaft.
5.Remove any rust or foreign material from shaft
and thoroughly clean to avoid damage or con-
tamination to seal or bearing.
6.Apply a generous amount of oil to shaft and
new seal and carefully slide seal into position.
Make certain new seal is completely seated
against shaft bearing.
7.Reassemble dust caps making certain they are
fully seated on bearing hub.
8.Reattach tines/wheels with the hardware
removed in step 3.
NOTE
To replace the bearing on tine chain case
assembly, the belt guard, pulleys and side
plate must be removed.
3-6.7 Input Shaft Bearing Removal and Replace-
ment.
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