Cub Cadet SLTX1000 Series - Manual (Page 39)

Electronic Power Steering
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EPS removal/replacement
To remove/replace the EPS assembly:
1 Remove the hood, dash and fender by following the
procedures described in Chapter 4: Body Panels.
2. Remove the fuel tank by following the procedures
described in Chapter 2: Engine Related Parts.
3. Remove the steering pinion gear by following the
procedures described in Chapter 3: Steering
4. Disconnect the EPS harness connector.
5. Loosen the top nut and bolt of the steering shaft cou-
pler using a pair of 1/2” wrenches.
6. Remove the lower nut and bolt from the steering
shaft coupler. See Figure 3B.16.
NOTE: It may be necessary to drive the bolt out with a
punch.
7. Lift the steering shaft off of the EPS.
NOTE: It will probably be necessary to pry the steering
shaft coupler off of the EPS. See Figure 3B.17.
Figure 3B.16
Steering coupler
Loosen
Remove
Figure 3B.17
Steering shaft
! CAUTION ! CAUTION
DO NOT hammer on any of the
EPS components.
Hammering on the EPS compo-
nents can cause the calibration of the EPS to
shift, resulting in an auto-steer condition.