Axle Assembly - Cub Cadet Domestic Series 5000 Service Manual

2.

AXLE ASSEMBLY

2.1. If the replacement axle does not have studs
installed, new studs should be driven into the
holes in the drive flange. See Figure 2.1.
Drive in studs
Figure 2.1
2.2. Lubricate the portion of the axle between the
machined surface for the seal and the drive
flange. Install the seal on the axle shaft. Care-
fully slip the seal over the shoulders on the
machined surfaces. Use a seal protector sleeve
if available. See Figure 2.2.
Machined surface
for seal lip
Seal
Drive flange
Figure 2.2
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Cub Series 5000 Rear Axle
2.3. Put the retaining ring on the axle, with the
sharper edge facing the seal.
2.4. Install the axle bearing on the axle.
See Figure 2.4.
Bearing
Retaining ring
Seal
Figure 2.4
2.5. Secure the bearing with a new hog ring. the hog
ring can be driven into place with an old bearing
or appropriate size piece of tubing.
See Figure 2.5.
Hog ring
Figure 2.5
NOTE: After installation, examine the hog ring to
confirm that it has not stretched out of shape,
and is fully seated in the groove in the axle.