Cub Cadet SLTX1000 Series - Manual (Page 22)

LTX Tractors
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8. Loosen the jam nut at the rear of the right ball joint
that secures the ball joint to the drag link, using a 1/
2” wrench and an 11/16” wrench. See Figure 3A.3.
9. Remove the hex nut and lock washer, that secures
the right ball joint to the right axle assembly, using a
1/2” wrench and a 9/16 wrench.
10. Remove the right hand ball joint from the right hand
drag link.
11. Remove the left hand ball joint performing steps 8, 9
and 10 above.
12. Place the left and right tire assemblies in the straight
forward position.
13. Set the toe-in for the rim assemblies to 3/16”.
14. Thread the right hand ball joint onto the right hand
drag link until the mounting hole in the right hand axle assembly lines up with the ball joint.
NOTE: Count the number of turns the ball joint was rotated onto the drag link. This number should be within a
couple of turns of the left side. If there is more than a couple turns difference, then one or both of the
drag links are bent.
15. Secure the right hand ball joint to the right hand axle assembly with the lock washer and nut removed earlier,
using a 1/2” wrench and a 9/16” socket
16. Secure the right hand ball joint jam nut to the right hand drag link using a 1/2” wrench and an 11/16” wrench.
17. Install the left hand ball joint using steps 14, 15 and 16.
Figure 3A.3
Jam nut