Cub Cadet 2000 Series Professional Shop Manual page 81

Figure 6A.16
Figure 6A.17
Cotter pin
Steering dampener
Figure 6A.18
Steering shaft coupler
Shoulder screws
NOTE: On tractors with power steering:
• Loosen the lower nut and bolt of the steering shaft
coupler using a pair of 1/2" wrenches.
• Remove the top nut and bolt from the steering
shaft coupler. See Figure 6A.16.
NOTE: It may be necessary to drive the bolt out with a
punch.
6. Remove the two shoulder screws that hold the steer-
ing shaft collar to the tilt steering bracket using a 3/8"
wrench. See Figure 6A.17.
7. Lift the steering collar off of the tractor.
8. Remove and discard the cotter pin that secures the
tilt steering dampener. See Figure 6A.18.
Manual Steering
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