Cub Cadet 5000 Series - Manual (Page 32)

Domestic Series 5000 Hydraulics
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11.6. The spool and sleeve can be easily tapped-out
of the housing. A thrust bearing assembly fits
between the spool and sleeve assembly and the
housing. See Figure 11.6.
11.7. A circular retainer holds the leaf springs in place.
See Figure 11.7.
• The leaf springs transmit steering force from the
sleeve to the spool.
• The effort it takes to deflect the leaf springs
determines the amount of force that must be
applied to the steering wheel before hydraulic
force is applied to the steering.
11.8. A dowel pin connects the spool and sleeve axi-
ally, and transmits steering force to the sleeve
from the cardan shaft. See Figure 11.8.
11.9. Removing the dowel pin allows the spool to sep-
arate from the sleeve. See Figure 11.9.
Figure 11.6
Figure 11.7
Figure 11.8
Figure 11.9