Cub Cadet 3000 Series - Manual (Page 33)

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Cub Cadet 3000
CAUTION: Slowly remove the hydraulic lines from the
cylinder. Test for pressure in the lines before removal.
1. Place an oil pan directly under the steering
cylinder. This will catch the hydraulic fluid that will
be drained from the lines and the cylinder.
2. Remove both hydraulic line connectors from the
fittings on the cylinder using an 11/16 and a 5/8
open end wrench. See figure 1.
3. Lower the hydraulic lines down into the oil pan
and allow to drain.
4. Remove the front ball joint NUT from the steering
arm using a 17mm and 3/4" open end wrench.
See figure 2.
NOTE: Remove the ball joint NUT only!!!
Removal and Replacement of the Power Steering Cylinder
FIGURE 1.
11/16"
5/8"
FIGURE 2.
17mm
Wrench
3/4
Wrench
5. Remove both of the hex head screws and the hex
flange nuts from the cylinder mounting bracket
using a 9/16 socket and a 9/16 wrench. See
figure 3.
FIGURE 3.
Hex Screws
6. Tilt the cylinder down into a pan and allow the oil
to drain.
7. Remove the front ball joint from the steering arm.
8. Remove the flat washer from the top of the
steering arm.
9. Place the cylinder on a bench and remove the
hex nut securing the cylinder to the mounting
bracket using a 17mm wrench and a 3/4" open
end wrench.
10. Slowly push the cylinder rod into the cylinder until
it is fully closed.
NOTE: At this point, the cylinder and both ball
joints are still in the original positions.
11. Record the exact positions of all the ball joints,
hex nuts and fittings on the cylinder. See figure 4.
12. Measure the distance from the inner edge of the
ball joint hex nut to the cylinder end. Repeat this
step for the opposite end. Write both distances
down. See figure 4.
NOTE: The proper measurements are needed to
keep the steering adjusted properly during
reassembly. These measurements should be
approximately 2.75" on the rod end, and 7/16" on
the mounting bracket end. See figure 4.
13. Remove the ball joints and hex nuts from the
cylinder.
Ball
Joint
Cylinder
Mounting
Bracket
Hex
Nut
Fitting