Axles - Cub Cadet 2000 Series Professional Shop Manual

Axles

Steering arm
Figure 6A.8
Figure 6A.9
NOTE: The axles used on the left side and right side are
the same part number.
1 Lift and safely support the front of the tractor.
2. Remove the front wheel by following the procedures
described in the front wheel section of this chapter.
3. Support the axle while loosening the nut and bolt
that hold the steering arm onto the axle using a pair
of 1/2" wrenches. See Figure 6A.8.
4. Lift the steering arm off of the axle.
5. Slide the axle out of the pivot bar.
6. Install the axle by following the previous steps in
reverse order.
NOTE: There is a washer between the axle flange and the
pivot bar. See Figure 6A.9.
7. Inject grease into the grease fitting of the axle being
replaced until it oozes out.
8. Perform a wheel alignment by following the steps
described in the steering alignment section of this
chapter.
9. Test run the tractor in a safe area before returning it
to service.
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