In Frame Repairs: Drop Axle Cover - Cub Cadet Domestic Series 5000 Service Manual

Domestic Series 5000 MFD
6.

IN FRAME REPAIRS: DROP AXLE COVER

6.1. If there is an obvious problem within the drop
axle housing, or for purposes of inspection, the
axle cover is easily removed.
6.2. Remove the axle cover bolts using a 13 mm
wrench. See Figure 6.2.
Drop axle
housing
Axle cover
Figure 6.2
6.3. From this point, the contents of the drop axle
housing are visible. See Figure 6.3.
Kingpin shaft
13 tooth pinion
bevel gear
Figure 6.3
6.4. The axle cover assembly may be serviced on
the bench.
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6.5.
34 tooth bevel gear
6.6.
6.7.
38
The inner axle bearing is a slip fit on the axle. It
can be removed with light pressure on the bear-
ing, or (preferably) by lifting the axle bevel gear.
See Figure 6.5.
Inner axle bearing
(flange axle)
Flange axle
Figure 6.5
Lift the gear off of the splined portion of the
flange axle to gain access to the retaining ring
that secures the flange axle and the outer axle
bearing to the axle cover. See Figure 6.6.
Retaining
ring
Outer axle
bearing
Figure 6.6
The axle should push out of the bearing and
cover with light pressure.
Axle cover