Crankshaft Removal; Piston Separation From Connecting Rod; Main Bearing Cap Removal - Cub Cadet 7360SS Service Manual

6.End play measurement for crankshaft
Set a dial indicator so that it will touch the end
of the crankshaft and measure the end play.
If the end play exceeds the limit, replace the
flanged bearing in No.3 journal.
Item Standard
End play for
0.050 to 0.175
crankshaft
(0.00197 to 0.00689)
end play

7.Main bearing cap removal

(1)Lay the cylinder block with its bottom(oil
pan)side up.
(2)Remove the bolts that hold the main
bearing caps in position. Remove the caps.
(3)Remove the front and rear bearing caps
with a sliding hammer

8.Crankshaft removal

Remove the crankshaft.
Do not cause damage to the bearings.
Unit:mm(in.)
Put identification on each main bearing as
Limit
to its location in the engine.
0.500
(0.01969)

9.Piston separation from connecting rod

(1)Use Piston Pin Setting Tool (31A9100100)
(special tool)to separate the piston from the
connecting rod.
Do not attempt to remove the piston pin by
tapping. Replace a piston pin which needs
a greater force for removal.
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