Cub Cadet 6 x 4 Big Country - Manual (Page 102)

Section 6: Front Suspension
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NOTE: A condition in which the front measure-
ment is less than the rear measurement would
indicate toe-in.
NOTE: A condition in which the front measure-
ment is greater than the rear measurement
would indicate toe-out.
3.11. Make a table to keep track of adjustments and
results. See Figure 3.11.
3.12. If the total (sum of both side measurements)
string indicated toe angle is not between 1/4”
and 1/2” toe-in, adjust the length of the tie rods.
3.13. To adjust a tie rod end: Hold the tie rod end
using a 22mm wrench, and loosen the jam nut
with a second 22mm wrench. See Figure 3.13.
Figure 3.11
Figure 3.13
Wrench on
Tie Rod End
Jam Nut
Wrench on
3.14. Thread the tie rods in or out of the tie rod ends
as necessary, using a 12mm wrench, to achieve
correct adjustment. See Figure 3.14.
3.15. First, adjust the tie rods to get the correct toe
measurement.
• Both tie rods have right-hand threads.
• Adjust tie rods in full turn or half turn increments
to make it easier to keep track of adjustments.
• The steering rack is mounted behind the steer-
ing arms: lengthening the tie rods results in toe-
in.
• Shortening the tie rods results in toe-out.
• Adjusting the tie rod ends in equal amounts in
opposite directions (e.g..: left side out one turn,
right side in one turn) will shift the steering wheel
to the right.
3.16. After each adjustment, roll the Big Country back
and forth about 2’ to allow the adjustment to
over-come the friction between the tires and the
pavement, then check the adjustment.
3.17. Once the toe measurement is correct, insure
that the steering wheel is visually centered when
the Big Country is traveling straight ahead.
3.18. Tighten each jam nut using two 22mm
wrenches.
3.19. Test drive the Big Country to insure that the
steering wheel is true.
Figure 3.14
Wrench on flats
of tie rod