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Steering gear box removal – Cub Cadet ISeries User Manual

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STEERING-HYDROGEAR

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3b. Adjust the drag link until the holes line up

See Figure 6A.17.

NOTE: The punch should slide in and out with-
out binding. As the drag links are being adjusted,
rock the tires back and forth to remove the load
created from the tires twisting on the floor.

3c. Tighten the jam nuts.

4.

Tighten the drive control links to the T-plates.

5.

Remove the 1/4”-20x2” screw from the steering
gear box.

6.

Reinstall the original plug screw in the steering
gear box.

7.

Install the steering gear covers.

8.

Test drive the tractor in a safe area before
returning it to service.

Figure 6A.17

Rotate to lengthen or shorten

! CAUTION

! CAUTION

Never allow an I-series tractor to be
operated with out the steering gear
covers. Personal injury may result.

Steering gear box removal

To replace the gear box:

1.

Remove the dash and fender by following the
steps described in Chapter 4: Body/Chassis.

2.

Disconnect the transmission linkages:

2a. Remove the cotter pins, washers and clevis

pins in the linkages. See Figure 3.18.

2b. Remove the nuts and bolts connecting the

transmission linkages to the levers on the
steering gear box. See Figure 6A.19.

2c. Lift the links away from the gear box.

NOTE: There are rollers in the slots. Take care
not to lose them when removing the bolts.

Figure 3.18

Clevis pin

Hair pin clip

Figure 6A.19

Cam slot

Roller

Connector link