Cub Cadet 2000 Series Professional Shop Manual page 61

Return to neutral bracket
Figure 5.40
Patch bolt
Figure 5.41
Clean
Figure 5.42
13. Inspect the return to neutral bracket assembly. If the
return to neutral bracket shows sign of wear or dam-
age, it must be replaced. See Figure 5.40.
NOTE: Neutral return adjustment will be necessary after
the transmission assembly and installation sec-
tions have been performed.
14. Stand the transmission up on end so that the left hub
is facing up. See Figure 5.41.
15. Remove patch bolt and washer securing the left hub
assembly to the left axle using a 1/2" wrench.
16. Slide the hub off of the axle shaft.
17. Clean the smooth exposed surface of the axles with
fine emery cloth. See Figure 5.42.
NOTE: For the 2012 model year, the axle shafts and hubs
will be splined.
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