Cub Cadet 4 x 4 Volunteer - Manual (Page 167)

Chapter 5 - Rear Suspension
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10. Inspecting the rear control arm bushings:
See Figure 5.9.
• The upper control arm bushings are more prone
to wear than the lower control arm busings, but
the technique for checking them is the same.
• With the weight of the vehicle resting on the sus-
pension, pry outward on the control arm, from
the point where it mounts to the frame.
• Repeat for each control arm bushing: upper.
lower, front, rear.
• If the control arm moves easily, the control arm
bushings are worn.
Figure 5.9
Curved end
of prybar
Upper control
arm bushing
11. Anti-sway bar inspection. See Figure 5.10.
11a. Check the nuts and bolts that hold the link
ends for tightness.
11b. Check the spherical rod ends that are
used as link ends for wear (play).
11c. Check the anti-sway bar mount and bush-
ings. They should allow the bar to rotate
freely, but not move up and down or back
and forth.
11d. Replace any parts that worn or damaged.
11e. Test drive the vehicle in a safe area
before returning the vehicle to service.
Figure 5.10
Anti-sway bar
mount and pillow block
Anti-sway
bar end link