Digger...I have the manual..but thanks for taking the time to send the link to it. So I assume you did all the work from the underside of the tractor? With the frame in the way, it just looks like it'd be a harder job - or did you lift the front end of the tractor? Either way, I came this far - and guys on the onlycubcadets forum have been telling me it's best to separate, so I guess I'll go that route. Maybe I'll hear from someone here who has done it that way and can advise me on my original inquiry regarding where to place the jack. Thanks....