Cub Cadet 8454 Service Manual page 257

3. While turning around spool (15), insert it slowly
into sleeve (12), Take up the spline area to the
spool to check if the spool turns lightly inside the
sleeve.
4. Keep two spring groove at an angle of 18 0
respectively in the spool and the sleeve on a level
plane as aligned. Place a spring insertion tool in-
side the spring groove and mount the centering
spring on the insertion tool with its both sectional
ends downward. At this time, lift the spool up off
the sleeve a little to insert easily.
• Check the number of centering
springs prior to assembly, as it varies
according to the input torque spec. for
CAUTION
the product.
5. Insert the spool while lifted a little off the sleeve
with the opposite end of the centering spring
compressed by hand into the groove of the spool
and sleeve. At this time, slide the insertion tool at
the same speed as the spring is inserted while
compressed. After the insertion, align the spring
end with the circumference of the sleeve.
• When dismantling, align the position
by confirming the position aligning
mark.
CAUTION
• Since the centering spring might fly
out of the spool, surely wear goggles.
D569-W02 May-2003
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(10) Sleeve
(11) Spool
(14) Centering Spring
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
569W690A
(A) Positioning Marks
(D) Spring Slot
569W691A
569W692A
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