Cub Cadet 6 x 4 Big Country User Manual
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Section 6: Front Suspension
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2.22. Indications:
•
If a wheel bearing is worn or damaged, refer to
the “Wheel Bearing Removal and Replacement
section of this manual.
•
If components of the joint between the axle
assembly and the steering knuckle are worn or
damaged, refer to the “Steering Knuckle
Removal and Replacement” section of this man-
ual.
•
If Steering components are found to be worn or
damaged, refer to the “Steering Rack Removal
and Replacement” or “Tie Rod End Removal
and Replacement” section of this manual.
•
If a front spring and shock unit is found to be
worn or damaged refer to the “Spring and Shock
Unit Removal and Replacement” section of this
manual.
•
If a front axle assembly, front axle assembly
mounting hardware, or bushings are found to be
worn or damaged, refer to the “Front Axle
Assembly Removal and Replacement” section of
this manual.
2.23. Lift the Big Country, remove the jack stands, and
lower it to the ground.
NOTES
3.
Checking and Adjusting Front Wheel Align-
ment
3.1.
Perform the “Front Suspension and Steering
Component Inspection” section of this manual.
Replace any damaged components.
NOTE: Camber angle on the Big Country is a
function of ride height. Because this angle varies
with the load in the vehicle, no camber specifica-
tion is given. If the camber angle appears
unusual, or varies from left to right, it is most
likely attributable to worn or bent components. It
is not adjustable.
NOTE: Bump Steer on the Big Country is slight
enough that it does not need to be accounted
for. It is not necessary to match typical loaded
conditions when setting the toe angle.
3.2.
Turn the steering wheel all the way to the end of
its travel in either direction, and note the position
of any one of the steering wheel spokes.
NOTE: The limit of travel is the point where the
steering arm contacts the stop bar on the axle
assembly.
3.3.
Turn the steering wheel all the way to the oppo-
site end of its travel. Count the number of
degrees turned by the spoke noted in the previ-
ous step.
3.4.
Divide the total number of degrees traveled by
the spoke by two to find the center of the steer-
ing rack travel. Turn the steering wheel to the
center of its travel. See Figure 3.4.
Stop Bar on Axle Assembly
Steering Arm
(part of Steering knuckle)
Figure 3.4
Wheel Not Centered