Cub Cadet 2000 Series Professional Shop Manual page 63

Output shaft
Differential
Figure 5.46
Figure 5.47
Figure 5.48
Bevel gear
Ball bearings
24. Grasp the differential assembly and the output shaft.
See Figure 5.46.
25. Slowly pull the differential assembly and the output
shaft out of the right transmission housing until the
output shaft is clear of the transmission.
26. Remove the 54T bevel gear and thrust washer from
the 9T output shaft.
NOTE: The differential ring gear fits into the output shaft,
preventing it from being removed separately.
27. Continue removing the differential assembly from the
right transmission housing. See Figure 5.47.
28. Inspect both ball bearings in the right transmission
housing for wear or damage. See Figure 5.48.
Drive
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