Cub Cadet Domestic Series 7000 Service Manual page 47

8.6. To disassemble the drop axle housing, fixture it
in a soft-jaw vise.
8.7. Remove the axle cover using a 13mm wrench.
8.8. There are two seals to be removed from the top
bore of the drop axle housing. See Figure 8.8.
Seals
Figure 8.8
NOTE: The lips of both seals face inward.
8.9. After the seals are removed, the tapered roller
bearing can be lifted out. See Figure 8.9.
Tapered
roller bearing
Figure 8.9
8.10. The 13 tooth bevel gear that is driven by the bot-
tom of the kingpin shaft, and the bearing that
supports the gear are in the bottom of the drop
axle housing.
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8.11. Carefully pry the gear and bearing out of the
13 tooth
pinion bevel gear
Bearing
Pry up
to remove
8.12. Use a bearing puller to separate the gear from
8.13. To assemble the drop axle housing:
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Domestic Series 7000 MFD
bore at the base of the drop axle housing.
See Figure 8.11.
Figure 8.11
the bearing. See Figure 8.12.
Figure 8.12
Clean and inspect all components-replace any
that are suspect.
If the tapered roller bearing needs to be
replaced, drive the outer race of the old bearing
out of the drop axle housing.
Replace all seals and o-rings with new ones.
Clean all traces of old sealant from sealing sur-
faces, including those on mating parts (axle
housings).