Cub Cadet 2000 Series User Manual
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2000 Series Tractors
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7.
The measurement taken in front of the axle (B)
should be between 1/16” and 1/4” less than the
measurement taken behind the axle (A). If not, per-
form the following steps:
8.
Loosen the jam nut at the rear of the right spherical
rod end using a 9/16” wrench and an 11/16” wrench.
See Figure 6A.3.
9.
Remove the nut, bolt and washer that secures the
right spherical rod end to the right axle assembly
using a pair of 9/16 wrenches.
10.
Remove the right hand spherical rod end from the
right hand drag link.
11.
Repeat steps 8, 9 and 10 on the left side.
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 spherical rod end onto the right hand drag link until the mounting hole in the right hand
axle assembly lines up with the hole in the spherical rod end.
NOTE: Count the number of turns the spherical rod end was rotated onto the drag link. This number should be
with in 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 spherical rod end to the right hand axle assembly with the nut, bolt and washer removed
earlier, using a pair of 9/16” wrenches.
16.
Secure the right hand spherical rod end jam nut to the right hand drag link using a 9/16” wrench and an 11/16”
wrench.
17.
Install the left hand spherical rod end using steps 14, 15 and 16.
Figure 6A.3
Jam nut
Jam nut
Spherical rod
end