Cub Cadet Z-Force S Series - Manual (Page 81)

Steering
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9. 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.
10. Slide the wave washer over the yoke shaft.
11. Install the hex screw with a lock washer and the
fender washer. See Figure 6.87.
12. Tighten the hex screw holding the yoke to a torque of
31 ft lbs (42 Nm).
13. Attach the tie rod end to the inboard steering gear.
Use a pair of 1/2” wrenches to tighten the nut and
bolt.
NOTE: If necessary, adjust the tie rod ends so that the
hole in the rod end lines up with the hole in the
steering rack.
14. Remove the 5/16” pins.
15. Install the yoke cover.
16. Remove the locking bolt from the steering gearbox,
and install the plug screw.
17. Install the floor pan by following the steps described
in Chapter 4: Body/Chassis.
18. Install the steering column cover.
19. Test drive the riding mower in a safe area before
returning it to service.
Figure 6.86
Wave washer
Figure 6.87
Hex screw