Cub Cadet Domestic Series 7000 Service Manual page 58

Domestic Series 7000 MFD
9.51. To determine the amount of shimming necessary
to maintain .003"-.010" (.076-.254 mm) end play,
it is necessary to intentionally over-shim, creat-
ing a gap between the left and right housings.
See Figure 9.51.
Checking the gap
between the housings
Figure 9.51
• Position the shims, bearings, and left side
(small) axle housing as they would be for final
assembly.
• Start 4 of the 8 bolts that hold the two housings
together. Tighten them far enough to obtain an
even gap between the two housings. Do not
exceed 20 in-lbs. of torque at this stage.
• Measure and record the gap between the hous-
ings with a feeler gauge.
• Carefully remove the bolts, left side axle hous-
ing, bearings, and washers.
• From the shim washers between the left side
axle bearing and the right side axle bearing,
remove an amount of washers having a total
thickness equal to the gap between the housings
plus .003"-.010" (.076-.254 mm).
9.52. Install the correct amount of shim washers to
achieve the specified end play.
9.53. Position the left side axle bearing and axle in the
differential. The shim washers should be
between the differential bearing and the bearing
that supports the inboard end of the axle.
See Figure 9.53.
Shim washers
NOTE: Confirm that the axle shaft is fully seated
in the differential assembly, with the roll pin in
the bore in the end of the axle.
9.54. Apply small bead of sealant such as Loctite
5900 to the mating surfaces where the left and
right axle housings join.
9.55. Place the axle housing over the axle shaft and
bearing. The stop bolts on the top of each hous-
ing can be used to confirm correct orientation.
9.56. Install the bearing that supports the outboard
end of the axle shaft. See Figure 9.56.
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Figure 9.53
Figure 9.56