Cub Cadet 3000 Series Service Manual page 86

Cast Iron Transmission Disassembly
35. Place the differential assembly in a the vice (ver-
tically) with the hex bolts facing up. See Figure
26.
Hex Bolts
Figure 26
NOTE: Only use a vice with soft-jaws.
36. Remove all four hex bolts securing the differen-
tial assembly together using a 9/16" socket. See
Figure 27.
Right Differential
Cover
Spur Gear
Center
Differential
Assembly
Figure 27
NOTE: Torque the hex bolts to 220-280 in.-lbs.
during assembly.
37. Remove the right differential housing cover and
flat washer from the right axle.
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38.
Spiral Retaining Rings
39.
40.
15A- 10
Remove both of the spiral retaining rings that
secure the right axle side gear to the axle using a
small flat-blade screw driver. See Figure 28.
14T Side Gear
Figure 28
Remove the 14T side gear.
Remove the 60T spur gear from the center differ-
ential assembly. See Figure 29.
Differential with Spur Gear Removed
Figure 29