Cub Cadet 6X4 Shop Handbook page 123

5d. The four pins on the differential lock collar
extend through the differential side plate
when the lock is engaged. This locks the
16-tooth bevel gear to the differential side
plate. See Figure 3.83.
4 differential
lock pins
16-tooth miter gear
Splined I.D.
Figure 3.83
• The 16-tooth miter gear that resides in the side
plate of the differential is splined: it transfers
drive torque to the right-side axle.
• Locking one miter gear effectively locks the
whole miter gear set, preventing the wheels from
rotating forward or back in relation to one-
another. The rear wheels are forced to rotate at
the same speed.
5e. The large side of the differential body con-
tains a set of four 10-tooth miter gears.
They are located in a central block by
three cross-pins: One long pin and two
short pins. See Figure 3.84.
Cross pins
Figure 3.84
Chapter 3 - Drive System: Drive Shafts and Differentials
Differential
side-plate
4 holes for
lock pins
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5f. With the block and cross-pins removed, the
four 10-tooth meter gears can be lifted-out
of the differential body. See Figure 3.85.
Differential
body
Thrust washer
16-tooth
miter gear
10-tooth miter gear
Figure 3.85
Thrust washers are located between each 10-
tooth miter gear and the differential body.
The 16-tooth miter gear that resides in the base
of the differential body is splined: it transfers
drive torque to the left-side axle.
On assembly, the shims will generally be placed
back in their original locations. If the order has
been lost, it will be necessary to re-establish
proper alignment between the pinion gear and
the ring gear. See Figure 3.86.
Ring gear
center-lines
Pinion gear
center-line
Figure 3.86
The center-line of the pinion gear does not align
with the centerline of the ring gear.
Ring gear
Pinion gear cartridge