How do I remove the drive hub (Cub Cadet KH-41-071-04)
 

I put the part number in the description just incase I'm not calling it by it's correct name. Does this simply pull off or is it screwed on there? I removed the nut that was in side this but just did not want to start beating on this thing till I understood how it comes off. I do have a pulley puller but the center bolt that comes with it is not long enough to push against the shaft and tighten the 3 arms that wrap around this part. I'm also posting a pic of the item to make sure I show you what I'm talking about :)

Unbolt the center bolt (like you did) and pull it off. :biggrin2:

There is a dowel pin that holds it from turning. They get stuck on the dowel. Sometimes they are hard to get off. DO NOT use a puller. It's alluminum, you'll break it. Probably have to take the tins off and get behind it with a screwdriver or small pry bar.

Why are you taking it off?

It is snug but should pull off. Here is a picture of the back side.
The small hole is for a pin that also goes into the flywheel.
When you get it off the pin may stay in the flywheel or it may come out with the hub.

Wow so glad I asked because I was trying to figure out how to get that puller to work :bash2: So this is an older 7hp engine I have that I'm looking to learn on. I planned on starting a thread real soon on the progress of me "refreshing" this engine. I think getting into the insides is a little more then I can take on this first time around so I'm just looking to take everything off the outside of the engine. Clean the block, paint some parts to it looks nice and put it back together again. Even if I'm just taking a part off to only turn around and re-attach it again I'm cool with that. Bottom line I'll never know how to work on these engines without jumping in and playing (and I'm sure breaking) with them :) Thank you for the info, you saved me from buying a new hub. See, I'm already learning!!! :beer2:

Ah. nice pic and helpful. Thank you

Another tool for Jeff to make,just a piece of flat stock with three holes in it,two to bolt it to the pulley using the existing holes,and one in the center that would be tapped,and a long bolt with a tit on the end. I like that word.... Bolt!!!
Instant drive puller.

I'd buy one off Jeff's big tit'ed tools. Ok, the thread has now gone poorly wrong.

Sometimes they can be really stubborn to get off, don't try to force it or pry on it too much. I have been known to tap them back and forth using a hammer an a piece of wood, gentle taps...

My approach, too. :ThumbsUp::ThumbsUp:

So are you saying taping it on the sides? I can't really get behind it because of the heat shield. Sucker won't move :BangPC: