Cub Cadet Z-Force S Series - Manual (Page 83)

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5. Disconnect the tie rod end from inboard steering
gear using a pair of 1/2” wrenches. See Figure 6.91.
6. Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering gearbox
using a pair of 1/2” wrenches. See Figure 6.92.
NOTE: There is a spacer between the tie rod end and the
steering rack.
7. Remove the tie rod from the mower.
8. Remove the tie rod ends. See Figure 6.93.
NOTE: Count the number of turns to remove the spherical
rod ends.
9. Install new tie rod ends.
NOTE: Install the tie rod ends the same number of turns
as it took to remove them from the old tie rod.
NOTE: Leave the jam nuts loose.
10. Install the tie rod on the riding mower.
Figure 6.91
inboard steering
gear
gear
Figure 6.92
Tie rod end
Spacer
Figure 6.93
Tie rod ends