Cub Cadet Domestic Series 5000 Service Manual page 32

Domestic Series 5000 Hydraulics
11.6. The spool and sleeve can be easily tapped-out
of the housing. A thrust bearing assembly fits
between the spool and sleeve assembly and the
housing. See Figure 11.6.
Figure 11.6
11.7. A circular retainer holds the leaf springs in place.
See Figure 11.7.
Figure 11.7
• The leaf springs transmit steering force from the
sleeve to the spool.
• The effort it takes to deflect the leaf springs
determines the amount of force that must be
applied to the steering wheel before hydraulic
force is applied to the steering.
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11.8. A dowel pin connects the spool and sleeve axi-
11.9. Removing the dowel pin allows the spool to sep-
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ally, and transmits steering force to the sleeve
from the cardan shaft. See Figure 11.8.
Figure 11.8
arate from the sleeve. See Figure 11.9.
Figure 11.9