Cub Cadet 900 series Professional Shop Manual

STEERING
10
Steering gear and steering pinion gear
If you are replacing the steering gear or steering pinion
gear, check the condition of both gears for any wear or
damage. It may be wise to replace both as a set.
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 flange lock nut securing the steer-
ing pinion gear to the steering shaft using an
11/16” socket . See Figure 3.9.
4. Slide the steering pinion gear off of the steering
shaft.
5. Lift up on the steering shaft and remove the
washer. See Figure 3.10.
6. Push the steering shaft up through the frame of
the tractor.
7. Remove the hex bushing. See Figure 3.11.
8. Remove the drag links from the steering gear.
9. Remove the six screws that secure the steering
plate to the frame. See Figure 3.12.
Figure 3.9
Steering Pinion Gear
Flange Lock Nut
Figure 3.10
Lift up on the steering shaft
Remove the washer
Figure 3.11
Remove the hex
bushing
Figure 3.12
Remove these screws on each side

Cub Cadet 900 series Specifications

General

Brand	Cub Cadet
Model	900 series
Category	Tractor
Language	English