cub cadet LT2042

[jimnet]

Hello. My 2006 LT2042 Cub has developed a problem. The rear wheels/hubs have begun to "pop" and wobble while moving the wheel vertically. Meaning, grab the wheel at top and bottom and push in/out on the top.

Imagine a wheel bearing on a trailer being too loose, same sound. But, there are no bearing at the wheel/hub connection. Thank..jn

 

[mechanic mark]

Cub Cadet Professional Shop Manuals I know your 06 is not listed, maybe you can find something similar.

 

[jimnet]

hello and thanks for the response.

I don't find a problem concerning shaft hub play. In your opinion, what is an allowable play in and out on a transaxle shaft? 1/8", 1/4", ??

 

[Carscw]

hello and thanks for the response. I don't find a problem concerning shaft hub play. In your opinion, what is an allowable play in and out on a transaxle shaft? 1/8", 1/4", ??

If the wheel is moving in and out on the shaft. You can add a washer between the wheel and the transaxle or between the wheel and the clip.

Most will move about a 1/4 inch

 

[Fish]

Is this your rear end????

If not, give us the numbers off of the tag under your seat.

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[mechanic mark]

http://service.mtdproducts.com/Training_Education/772-4232/772-4232.pdf Start at page 5-86, noise & inspection.

 

[jimnet]

If the wheel is moving in and out on the shaft. You can add a washer between the wheel and the transaxle or between the wheel and the clip.

Most will move about a 1/4 inch

For those not familiar with the LT 2042, it is a shaft driven, not belt driven. The transaxle shaft has a male "D" fitting and the hub is the female match to this. The hub is then attached/held to the transaxle shaft with a washer and bolt. The wheel then bolts onto the hub. Therein lies the problem, there is a wobble (wear between the shaft and axle) that allows this to occur.

A washer can't be place there as the shaft is "D" slotted, not round; and a washer large enough to fit over the "D" fitting would simply slide up on the shaft..

Thanks....jn

 

[Carscw]

For those not familiar with the LT 2042, it is a shaft driven, not belt driven. The transaxle shaft has a male "D" fitting and the hub is the female match to this. The hub is then attached/held to the transaxle shaft with a washer and bolt. The wheel then bolts onto the hub. Therein lies the problem, there is a wobble (wear between the shaft and axle) that allows this to occur. A washer can't be place there as the shaft is "D" slotted, not round; and a washer large enough to fit over the "D" fitting would simply slide up on the shaft.. Thanks....jn

Sorry my dyslexia must be working over time. Looked like 1042

 

[jimnet]

Is this your rear end????

If not, give us the numbers off of the tag under your seat.

Lawn Mower Parts, Small Engine Parts & Much More! | PartsTree.com - Briggs, MTD, Toro, Cub Cadet, Husqvarna, Troy-bilt...

yes, the transaxle. Model #LT 2042/13A-286G710

thanks..jn