Cub Cadet Z-Force S Series - Manual (Page 75)

Steering
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Front yokes
To remove/ replace the front yokes:
1 Lift and safely support the front of the riding mower.
2. Remove the front wheel by following the procedures
in the front wheel section of this chapter.
3. Pry the yoke cover off using a suitable prying tool.
See Figure 6.72.
4. Align the hole of the inboard steering gear with the
hole in the axle casting.
5. Slide a 5/16” lock pin or a pin punch through the hole
in the axle casting all the way through the inboard
steering gear.
6. Remove the hex screw using a 9/16” wrench.
See Figure 6.73.
NOTE: The yoke will slide out as the screw is removed.
7. Remove the washers from the top of the axle cast-
ing.
NOTE: If replacing the yoke, remove the steering gear by
following the procedures described in the steering
gear section of this chapter.
To install the yoke:
8. Slide the yoke into the axle casting from the under-
side.
NOTE: The flat side of the yoke should be parallel with the
box section of the frame.
9. Slide the wave washer over the yoke shaft.
See Figure 6.74.
Figure 6.72
Yoke cover
Figure 6.73
Hex screw
5/16” pin
punch
Figure 6.74
Wave washer