Cub Cadet Domestic Series 7000 Service Manual page 59

9.57. Apply a small amount of threadlocking com-
pound such as Loctite 242 (blue) to the threads
of the 8 bolts used to fasten the left and right
axle housings together.
9.58. Install the bolts, and tighten them to a torque of
160-220 in-lbs. (18-25 Nm) using a 13 mm
wrench.
9.59. Install the washer and 14 tooth bevel gear on the
end of the axle shaft. See Figure 9.59.
Figure 9.59
9.60. Apply a thin bead of sealant to the mating sur-
face where the drop axle assembly meets the
left axle housing.
9.61. Apply a small amount of threadlocking com-
pound such as Loctite 242 (blue) to the threads
of the 4 bolts used to fasten the drop axle hous-
ing to the left axle housing.
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9.62. Install the drop axle and secure it with the four
9.63. Position the MFD assembly so that the right side
9.64. Remove the right side drop axle housing using a
9.65. Apply sealant to the mating surface, apply
9.66. To install the pinion seal, position the MFD so
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Domestic Series 7000 MFD
bolts. Tighten the bolts to a torque of 220-280
in-lbs. (25-34 Nm) using a 16 mm wrench.
See Figure 9.62.
Figure 9.62
NOTE: Orientation: the steering arms should
extend to the rear. The drop axle should extend
downward. The input shaft on the axle points to
the rear, and the travel stop bolts are on the top
of the axle housings. There is a dowel pin at the
bottom mating surface of the axle housing. The
drop axle housings will only fit in the correct
direction if they are on the correct sides of the
axle assembly.
drop axle housing is up.
16 mm wrench.
threadlocking compound to the bolt threads, and
install the right side drop axle housing in the
same manner as the left side drop axle housing.
that the pinion shaft is easily accessible, and the
MFD is supported in a safe and stable position.