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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairCub Cadet Snowblower Oil Seal Replacement, Front #951-11368
Cub Cadet Snowblower Oil Seal Replacement, Front #951-11368
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$3.74Estimated Savings
$112.5003:44
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the front oil seal on Cub Cadet snowblowers. The most common reason for replacing the oil seal is if it leaks oil.
All of the information in this oil seal replacement video is applicable to the following brands: MTD, Yard Machines, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, Yard-Man, Huskee
Tools used: 3/8” socket, 9/16” socket, drill and drill bit
All of the information in this oil seal replacement video is applicable to the following brands: MTD, Yard Machines, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, Yard-Man, Huskee
Tools used: 3/8” socket, 9/16” socket, drill and drill bit
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the front oil seal in your snowblower first make sure the engine has cooled.
2
Next, remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
3
Use a 3/8th inch socket to remove the bolts securing the belt cover.
4
Pull the cover off.
5
Now release the drive belt idler pulley tension spring.
6
Use a 9/16th inch socket and a pipe wrench to help remove the mounting bolt and washer securing the drive pulleys.
7
Dismantle the auger pulley and pull the auger belt free.
8
Next, dismantle the drive pulley and pull the drive belt free.
9
Once the pulley components are removed use a one-eighth inch bit to drill a hole in the oil seal.
10
Thread a self-tapping screw into the hole and use the screw to help pull out the old seal.
11
Prepare the new oil seal for installation by applying some oil to outer seal surface.
12
Now fully seat the new seal in the engine block.
13
With the seal in place, slide on the rear portion of the drive pulley.
14
Reposition the drive belt and slide on the front portion of the pulley.
15
Do the same for the auger pulley and belt.
16
Confirm that the washer is in place on the mounting bolt then thread and tighten the bolt.
17
Reset the tension spring.
18
Replace the belt cover.
19
Rethread the bolts and tighten.
20
Reattach the spark plug wire and boot and your snowblower should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the front oil seal on Cub Cadet snowblowers. The most common reason for replacing the oil seal is if it leaks oil.
All of the information in this oil seal replacement video is applicable to the following brands: MTD, Yard Machines, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, Yard-Man, Huskee
Tools used: 3/8” socket, 9/16” socket, drill and drill bit
All of the information in this oil seal replacement video is applicable to the following brands: MTD, Yard Machines, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, Yard-Man, Huskee
Tools used: 3/8” socket, 9/16” socket, drill and drill bit
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the front oil seal in your snowblower first make sure the engine has cooled.
2
Next, remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
3
Use a 3/8th inch socket to remove the bolts securing the belt cover.
4
Pull the cover off.
5
Now release the drive belt idler pulley tension spring.
6
Use a 9/16th inch socket and a pipe wrench to help remove the mounting bolt and washer securing the drive pulleys.
7
Dismantle the auger pulley and pull the auger belt free.
8
Next, dismantle the drive pulley and pull the drive belt free.
9
Once the pulley components are removed use a one-eighth inch bit to drill a hole in the oil seal.
10
Thread a self-tapping screw into the hole and use the screw to help pull out the old seal.
11
Prepare the new oil seal for installation by applying some oil to outer seal surface.
12
Now fully seat the new seal in the engine block.
13
With the seal in place, slide on the rear portion of the drive pulley.
14
Reposition the drive belt and slide on the front portion of the pulley.
15
Do the same for the auger pulley and belt.
16
Confirm that the washer is in place on the mounting bolt then thread and tighten the bolt.
17
Reset the tension spring.
18
Replace the belt cover.
19
Rethread the bolts and tighten.
20
Reattach the spark plug wire and boot and your snowblower should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Oil Seal
$3.74
Total$0.00
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