Cub Cadet M46E Automobile User Manual


 
19se c t i O n 7 — se r v i c e
Wheels
WARNING: Using an unstable lifting device and
vehicle support may result in bodily injury. Use a
safe lifting device and supports to work on raised
vehicle.
Stop the vehicle on a level surface and apply parking brake.1.
Turn the ignition key to the STOP position and remove the 2.
key.
Loosen but do not remove the five lug nuts from the axle 3.
hub. See Fig. 7-3.
Raise rear/front of vehicle with a safe lifting device and 4.
place support stands under vehicle frame.
WARNING: When lifting the rear of the vehicle for
any reason, DO NOT engage the rear wheels. Even if
the 4x4 switch is in the OFF position, there is a
possibility that the front wheels may engage if the
rear wheels are spinning fast enough.
Remove the five lug nuts and the wheel. Place new wheel 5.
on the axle hub and secure with nuts.
Tighten nuts diagonally until snug.6.
Remove support stands and lower vehicle.7.
Finish tightening the nuts to 65-75 lb-ft using a torque 8.
wrench.
Figure 7-3
Changing Brake Pads
WARNING: Using an unstable lifting device and
vehicle support may result in bodily injury. Use a
safe lifting device and supports to work on raised
vehicle.
To gain access to the brake pads, remove the wheel as described
in the Wheel Section. If less than .030” of material remains on the
pad, replace.
NOTE: Brake pads must be replaced as a set, ie., right rear and
left rear.
To change the brake pads, follow the steps below and refer to
Fig. 7-4.
Remove mounting bolts securing caliper and brake pads to 1.
brake disc.
Remove brake caliper assembly from brake disc.2.
Remove brake pads from caliper and replace with new 3.
pads.
Press in brake piston and place caliper and new brake pads 4.
into place, making sure brake disc is between the two
brake pads.
IMPORTANT: When pressing in brake piston, take care not
to damage rubber piston seal.
Secure caliper and brake pads with mounting bolts 5.
removed earlier. Torque the mounting bolts to 22 to 26 ft.
lbs.
Replace wheel as described in Wheel section.6.
Belts
IMPORTANT: Several components must be removed in order to
change the vehicle’s belts. See your Cub Cadet Dealer to have
your belts replaced.
1
2
4
3
Figure 7-4