Drive System Bench Service: Transfer Case Assembly - Cub Cadet 6X4 Shop Handbook

DRIVE SYSTEM BENCH SERVICE:
TRANSFER CASE ASSEMBLY
1. Replace any bearings that were removed from
the case halves. See Figure 2.121.
Figure 2.121
1a. The case halves may be heated in hot
water or in an oven prior to installation.
They should not be heated beyond 200
deg.f. (93 deg.c.).
CAUTION: DO NOT use a torch to heat the case
halves, as the heat applied by a torch is too
uneven, and may distort the case.
1b. The bearings may be chilled in a freezer
prior to installation. This will shrink them
slightly, easing the fit into the case.
1c. Support the case properly in a hydraulic or
arbor press, and push the bearings into
place using an appropriate arbor.
NOTE: The bearings should be pressed only by
the outer race.
1d. If the case is heated in hot water, dry the
bearings and spray them with a suitable
lubricant such as Cub Cadet Penetrating
Oil (P/N: 737-3037) to displace any
remaining water.
Chapter 2- Drive System: CVT and Transfer Case
2. Install the reverse idler gear:
2a. Apply a small amount of thread locking
compound such as Loctite 262 (red) to the
threads of the 1/2"-13 bolt that holds the
reverse idler in place.
2b. Apply a small amount of grease such as
Cub Cadet multi-purpose grease (P/N
737-3034) to the bearing inside the gear.
2c. Assemble the bolt, flat washers, spacer
and gear. Use the mark made on removal
or witness marks to maintain the original
gear orientation.
2d. Install the reverse idler in the right case
half and tighten the bolt to a torque of 32-
40 ft-lbs. (43.4-54.2 N-m).
See Figure 2.122.
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Figure 2.122