Spindle Removal/Installation - Cub Cadet 2000 Series Professional Shop Manual

Spindle removal/installation

Spindle cover
Figure 8.14
Spindle housing
screws
Figure 8.15
To remove/rebuild a spindle:
NOTE: If a spindle has failed prematurely, find and correct
the cause of the failure.
1. Remove the deck as described at the beginning of
this chapter.
2. Remove the blade following the steps described in
the blade section of this chapter.
3. Remove the spindle covers. See Figure 8.14.
4. Slip the deck belt off of the spindle pulley that is to be
serviced.
5. Remove the spindle shaft and the pulley.
6. Remove the four screws fastening the spindle to the
deck. See Figure 8.15.
7. Lift the spindle out of the deck shell.
8. Install the spindle by following the above steps in
reverse order.
NOTE: The four spindle screws are self tapping. The new
spindle housing will not have threads in it.
NOTE: Tighten the spindle screws to a torque of 200 - 300
in-lbs (23 - 34 Nm).
Decks and Lift Systems
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