Cub Cadet 6 x 4 Big Country User Manual

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Section 6: Front Suspension

6 - 10

6.7.

Remove the nut from the tie rod end, and
remove the tie rod end from the steering
knuckle. See Figure 6.7.

6.8.

Hold the tie rod using a 12mm wrench on the
flats that are ground into the rod, and wind the
tie rod end off of the tie rod.

6.9.

While the tie rod is disconnected, check the fit
between the steering knuckle and the axle
assembly. See Figure 6.9.

NOTE: Pivot the steering knuckle through its full
range of motion. It should not bind.

NOTE: Apply a rocking motion to the steering
knuckle to check for worn sleeve bearings.

6.10. Apply a small amount of anti-sieze compound to

the threaded portion of the tie rod.

6.11. Install the new tie rod end on the tie rod,

threading it down to the jam nut.

6.12. Insert the tie rod end through the steering

knuckle.

6.13. Tighten the nut to a torque of 80-95 ft-lb using a

19mm wrench.

NOTE: It may be necessary to hold the tie rod
end into the knuckle to generate enough friction
between the two parts to over-come the friction
between the nylon lock ring and the threads on
the tie rod end.

6.14. Install the wheel and lower the Big Country to

the ground.

NOTE: Tighten the bolt that holds the front
wheel to 80-85 ft-lbs. using a 3/4” socket.

6.15. Check the toe angle. Refer to the “Checking and

Adjusting the Front Wheel Alignment” section of
this manual.

6.16. Tighten the jam nut against the tie rod end to a

torque of 35-45 ft-lbs using two 22mm wrenches.

NOTE: The paint marks made prior to loosening
the nut will provide an indication of the original
position of the nut.

Spring and Shock Unit Removal and
Replacement

7.1.

Lift and support the Big Country and remove the
front wheel as described in “Lifting the Big Coun-
try and Removing the Front Wheels”.

7.2.

Using two 17mm wrenches, remove the nut from
the lower bolt that holds the shock and spring
unit to the axle assembly. See Figure 7.2.

Figure 6.7

Paint Index Mark

Figure 6.9

Axle Assembly

Sleeve Bushings

Steering Knuckle

Figure 7.2

Remove Nuts First,
Leave Bolts In Place