Gear Set Is Too Loud; Assembly Procedure - Cub Cadet 6X4 Shop Handbook

flat surface or granite block and making sure the plate does not rock. If the armature plate wear is consistent and the
plate is flat, continue on to step #2.
2. Clean and inspect the internal clutch components. Slowly remove the roll cage (part #22) from the clutch housing/ring
gear (part #20). Using a clean, dry, lint-free cloth, clean the (14) clutch rollers (part #27), the (2) race/output hubs
(parts #25 & #26), and the internal profile in the clutch housing/ring gear (part #20). If there are any excessive
scratches, nicks, or deep flats present on any of these parts replace with the proper service kit listed at the bottom of
this page.
3. With the roll cage out of the Clutch Housing/Ring Gear (#20) inspect the (14) H-Clip Springs (part #29) and make sure
all the springs are intact and none are broken. Also, check that the torsion spring (part #28) attached to the clutch
housing/ring gear is not broken. If any of the springs are broken, replace the roll cage assembly or torsion spring with
the proper service kit listed at the bottom of this page.
Problem: Gear set is too loud
Refer to the "Backlash Adjustment" section located on the bottom of page 2.
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Assembly Procedure:

To Reassemble the Gearcase, follow the procedure listed below:
1. Be sure that all parts are clean and free of any dirt or debris and all residual oil has been removed.
2. Check the condition of the square sectioned o-ring located on the large output cover (part #1). Make sure that it is
clean and free of any cuts or nicks. It is recommended that this part is replaced whenever the unit is taken apart.
Place the thrust button (part # 34) back into the ½" hole located on the protruding boss on large cover plate (part
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#17). Place the thrust plate (part #21) on top of the same boss.
Press the race/output hub with the ½" male dowel pin (part #26) back into the large cover (part #17).
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5. Set the armature plate (part #37) back onto the coil (part #38) located in the large cover plate (part #17). The tangs
of the armature plate should face out from the cover.
6. Place the nylatron (plastic) shim plate (part #35) on top of the armature plate and install the retaining ring (part
#14) back into the slot located on the large cover (part #17).
Insert the small needle roller bearing (part #11) onto the ½" dowel on the race/output hub.
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8. Reassemble the clutch housing/ring gear (Part #20), the roll cage (part #22) and the (14) rollers (part #27), making
sure that the cage is oriented to line-up and accept the torsion spring (part #28) arms, if care is not taken to line the
cage arm slots up with the spring arm; then the arms will be pinched and will not function properly.
9. Insert the assembled clutch from step #8 onto the large cover plate being sure to line up and insert the tangs from
the armature plate (#37) into the mating slots on the roll cage (part #22). It is very important to make sure the
tangs on the armature plate are properly aligned into the slots on the roll cage or you will damage the armature
plate and the 4WD will not work!
10. Press the race/output hub with the ½" bushing (part #25) into the gearcase (part # 19).
11. Insert the gearcase (part #19) back onto the large cover plate assembly. Be sure the bolt holes are lined up and the
pinion gear (part #36) and the clutch housing/ring gear (part #20) mesh properly.
12. Torque the (5) 5/16-18 UNC-2A x 1" long hex head bolts (part #4) to 17 ft*lbs.
13. Be sure to clean off any dirt or debris on the drain plug (part #43). Using a 5/16" hex key wrench, reassemble the
plug into the bottom of the gearcase torque to 10 ft*lbs.
14. Remove the oil fill plug (part #44) and fill the unit with 180 ml. (6 oz.) of the Hilliard 4WD CFD Gearcase oil.
15. Reassemble the oil fill plug (part #44) into the gearcase assembly (part #19) and torque to 10 ft*lbs.
16. Follow the "Backlash Adjustment" procedure located on the bottom of page 2 and set the backlash.
Clutch Repair Kits Available for Standard Clutch Repair:
Roll Kit....................................................... P/N 6203-29-010-0
Race/Output Hub Assembly............................... P/N 6203-9U-105
Kit-Gear, Hard Turned......................................P/N 6203-9U-088
Roll Cage Assembly.........................................P/N 6203-20-145
Torsion Spring................................................P/N 6203-35-057
Note: A list of all available service kits and components can be found on the exploded view drawing on page #5.
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