Cub Cadet SLTX1000 Series - Manual (Page 29)

Steering
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Pivot bar
To remove/replace the pivot bar:
1. Jack up the front end of the tractor and securely place
on jack stands.
2. Remove the axles by following the procedures
described in the axle section of this chapter.
3. Slide the front deck link out of the frame.
4. Support the pivot bar.
5. Remove the pivot bar pivot bolt using two 3/4”
wrenches. See Figure 3A.21.
6. Slide the pivot bar out of the frame.
NOTE: There is a spacer in the center of the pivot bar. It
must be in place when installing the pivot bar.
See Figure 3A.22.
NOTE: Starting in the 2010 season, there will be a
stamped pivot bar on some models. The proce-
dure to remove it is the same as the cast iron pivot
bar described in the previous steps.
See Figure 3A.23.
7. Install the pivot bar by following the previous steps in
reverse order.
NOTE: Apply high quality grease to the frame, spacer and
the pivot bar.
8. Preform a wheel alignment by following the steps
described in the steering alignment section of this
chapter.
9. Test run the tractor in a safe area before returning it
to service.
Figure 3A.21
Remove this bolt
Figure 3A.22
Spacer
Figure 3A.23
Stamped pivot bar