Cub Cadet Domestic Series 7000 Service Manual page 57

9.46. Position the differential set-up plate tool over the
dowel pins and differential bearing.
See Figure 9.46.
Differential set-up
plate tool dimensions
1.730"
CL
.315" DIA.
Figure 9.46
9.47. Set-up a dial indicator to read the rotational
movement of one of the ring gear bolts.
See Figure 9.47.
Figure 9.47
9.48. Holding the input pinion stationary, wiggling the
ring gear lightly back and forth to find the amount
of play between the teeth of the two gears
should produce a backlash reading on the dial
indicator of .005"-.015" (.127-.381 mm).
• If the dial indicator reads less, add washers
beneath the differential, and re-measure.
• If the dial indicator reads more, remove washers
from beneath the differential, and re-measure.
CL
2.440" DIA.
.315" DIA.
1.730"
Domestic Series 7000 MFD
9.49. If it is necessary to remove the differential to add
or remove washers, the axle shaft must be held
down until it the 14 tooth miter gear is clear of
the axle. See Figure 9.49.
Screwdriver
used to
hold axle shaft
NOTE: If the differential draws the axle shaft up
with it, the far end of the axle may slip out of the
splines on the 14 tooth bevel gear that transmits
power to the drop axle. If this happens, the
washer behind the gear will slip out of place, and
it will be necessary to remove the drop axle
assembly to reposition it.
9.50. Once the back-lash is set, then the correct
amount of shimming can be determined for the
left side of the differential. See Figure 9.50.
Right side
axle housing
NOTE: For the previous measurement, the right
side differential bearing was to be installed
upside down. Correct it before proceeding.
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Figure 9.49
Shim
washers
Figure 9.50