Cub Cadet 6X4 Shop Handbook page 113

3. Remove the four bolts that hold the bottom of the
rear differential to the frame using a 9/16"
wrench. See Figure 3.53.
Accessible from beneath vehicle
Figure 3.53
3.1. Remove two bolts that hold the differential hous-
ing to the torque bracket using a 13mm wrench.
3.2. Remove the rear differential torque bracket from
the frame using a 1/2" wrench.
See Figure 3.54.
Torque
bracket
Figure 3.54
4. Slide the differential back, allowing the driveshaft
to disconnect from one end.
Chapter 3 - Drive System: Drive Shafts and Differentials
Rear differential
mounting bolts
5. Once disconnected, remove the driveshaft.
See Figure 3.55.
Rear differential
pinion spline
6. Assembly notes:
• Inspect the splines and shaft seals before install-
ing the drive shaft. Make any needed repairs
before reassembly.
• Apply anti-seize compound to the splined joints
on assembly.
• Replace any worn components before reassem-
bly. If the self-locking feature of any of the nuts
is worn, replace the nuts or use thread locking
compound such as Loctite
• Apply permanent thread locking compound such
as Loctite ® 262 (red) to the bolts that fasten the
torque bracket to the differential housing.
• Reverse the removal procedure to install the
rear drive shaft.
• When locating the front differential, install all of
the hardware that secures the differential and
torque bracket, then go back and tighten it.
• Check the level of the gear lube in the differen-
tial. Top-up if needed before running the vehicle.
• Tighten the hardware to the torques specified in
the accompanying table:
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Rear
drive shaft
Figure 3.55
242 (blue).
R