Cub Cadet SLTX1000 Series - Manual (Page 27)

Steering
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Steering shaft and hex bushing
To remove the steering shaft or to replace the hex bush-
ing:
1. Remove the cutting deck by following the steps
described in Chapter 8: Cutting Decks and Lift Shaft
2. Jack up the front end of the tractor and securely
place on jack stands.
3. Remove the steering wheel
3a. Remove the cover from the center of the steer-
ing wheel. See Figure 3A.15.
NOTE: The cover can be released by prying-in on the
lock-tabs on the under-side of the steering wheel.
See Figure 3A.16.
3b. Remove the bolt that holds the steering wheel
to the steering shaft using a 1/2” wrench.
3c. Lift the steering wheel off of the steering shaft.
.
4. Remove the flange lock nut securing the steering pin-
ion gear to the steering shaft using an 11/16” socket.
See Figure 3A.17.
NOTE: If the steering shaft rotates while removing the nut,
insert a pin punch or a #2 phillips screwdriver into
the alignment hole in the sector gear. This will lock
the steering shaft in place, allowing the nut to be
removed.
5. Slide the steering pinion gear off of the steering
shaft.
Figure 3A.15
Figure 3A.16
Figure 3A.17
Steering Pinion Gear
Flange Lock Nut
Alignment hole