Cub Cadet 2000 Series Professional Shop Manual page 167

Grease fitting
Figure 8.19
Bearing race
Figure 8.20
1 1/2" PVC pipe
Figure 8.21
6.
Lower seal
7.
NOTE: The grease fitting in the spindle housing and the
NOTE: Bearing races and cones must be kept as a
8.
NOTE: A bearing race can be driven out using a drift or a
9.
NOTE: Pack the bearings with a high quality lithium
NOTE: The seals are installed with the lips facing out.
NOTE: A piece of 1 1/2" PVC pipe can be used as a seal
10. Test run the mower in a safe area before returning it
Decks and Lift Systems
Remove the lower bearing seal. See Figure 8.19.
Remove the lower bearing.
grease fitting on the spindle shaft send grease to
the same spot. Only one of the fittings needs to be
used when greasing a spindle.
matched set once they have been run.
• If a bearing race or cone is to be re-used, it must
be re-used with its original mate.
• If a bearing race or cone is to be replaced, its mate
must be replaced as well.
Inspect the bearing races. If they show signs of wear
or damage, they must be replaced.
pin punch.
Re-assemble the spindle by following the previous
steps in reverse order.
grease before installing them.
driver. See Figure 8.21.
to service.
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