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Cub Series 5000 Rear Axle

2. AXLE ASSEMBLY

2.1. If the replacement axle does not have studs

installed, new studs should be driven into the

holes in the drive flange. See Figure 2.1.

2.2. Lubricate the portion of the axle between the

machined surface for the seal and the drive

flange. Install the seal on the axle shaft. Care-

fully slip the seal over the shoulders on the

machined surfaces. Use a seal protector sleeve

if available. See Figure 2.2.

Figure 2.1

Drive in studs

Figure 2.2

Seal

Drive flange

Machined surface

for seal lip

Lubricate

2.3. Put the retaining ring on the axle, with the

sharper edge facing the seal.

2.4. Install the axle bearing on the axle.

See Figure 2.4.

2.5. Secure the bearing with a new hog ring. the hog

ring can be driven into place with an old bearing

or appropriate size piece of tubing.

See Figure 2.5.

NOTE: After installation, examine the hog ring to

confirm that it has not stretched out of shape,

and is fully seated in the groove in the axle.

Figure 2.4

Seal

Retaining ring

Bearing

Figure 2.5

Hog ring

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