Chapter 2- Drive System: CVT and Transfer Case
3r.
Insert the D-shaped end of the shift shaft
into the small bore that is closer to the
input shaft. The low range shift collar
would slip over the teeth on the middle
shaft. See Figure 2.130.
Figure 2.130
3s.
Apply a small amount of grease such as
Cub Cadet multi-purpose grease (P/N
737-3034) to the inside diameter of the
low gear.
3t.
Install the low gear on the middle shaft,
with the dog teeth facing the low range
shift collar.
3u.
Install the small, .030" (.762mm) flat
washer on the middle shaft, against the
low pinion. See Figure 2.131.
40-tooth
Low gear
Figure 2.131
New hog ring
Small .030"
flat washer
Middle shaft
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3v.
Install the small, .030" (.762mm) flat
washer on the middle shaft, against the
low pinion.
3w.
Slip a new middle shaft retaining ring over
the small diameter portion of a 3/8" drive
3/8" socket. Push the ring down the
socket, onto the large diameter portion.
See Figure 2.132.
Figure 2.132
3x.
Place the socket on top of the middle
shaft, and drive the ring onto the shaft
using a length of pipe or rigid tubing.
See Figure 2.133.
Hog ring
Socket
Figure 2.133
NOTE: make sure the retaining ring is properly
seated in the groove on the middle shaft.
3/8" socket,
3/8" drive, deep
short length
of pipe or
rigid conduit