Cub Cadet 2000 Series - Manual (Page 80)

2000 Series Tractors
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Steering shaft
To remove the steering shaft or to replace the hex
bushing:
1. Remove the cutting deck by following the steps
described in Chapter 8: Cutting Decks and Lift Shaft
2. Lift and safely support the front of the tractor.
3. Remove the flange lock nut securing the steering
pinion gear to the steering shaft using an 11/16”
socket. See Figure 6A.13.
NOTE: If the steering shaft rotates while removing
the nut, insert a 5/16” pin punch into the
alignment hole in the steering gear. This will
lock the steering shaft in place, allowing the
nut to be removed.
4. Slide the steering pinion gear off of the steering
shaft.
5. Remove the steering wheel
5a. Remove the cover from the center of the
steering wheel. See Figure 6A.14.
NOTE: The cover can be released by prying-in on
the lock-tabs on the under-side of the steer-
ing wheel. See Figure 6A.15.
5b. Remove the bolt that holds the steering wheel
to the steering shaft using a 1/2” wrench.
5c. Lift the steering wheel off of the steering shaft.
Figure 6A.13
Pinion gear
Pin punch
Figure 6A.14
Figure 6A.15