Cub Cadet Z-Force S Series - Manual (Page 53)

Steering
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Steering gear box removal
To remove/replace the gear box:
1 Remove the deck by following the procedures
described in Chapter 8: Decks and Lift Shaft.
2. Remove the floor pan by following the steps
described in Chapter 4: Body/Chassis.
3. Remove the four screws that hold the steering col-
umn cover in place using a T-30 torx driver.
4. Loosen the top clamp bolt in the steering shaft cou-
pler using a pair of 1/2” wrenches.
5. Remove the bottom bolt in the steering shaft coupler.
See Figure 6.9.
NOTE: The clamp bolts pass through grooves in the steer-
ing shaft and the steering gearbox input shaft.
NOTE: It is not necessary to lock the steering gearbox for
removal, but it will need to be centered and locked
for installation.
6. Disconnect the return to neutral spring.
See Figure 6.10.
NOTE:
7. Disconnect the front side of the drive input link using
a 9/16” wrench and a 15/16” wrench.
See Figure 6.11.
NOTE: The rear end of the drive input link is attached to
the drive pedal shaft by a pedal biasing cam.
Removing it will change the pedal travel.
Figure 6.9
Steering shaft
coupler
Locking screw
Figure 6.10
Return to neutral spring
Figure 6.11
Drive input link
Pedal biasing cam