Cub Cadet 8354 Service Manual page 233

• After assembling split pin, make sure the end is not
fallen.
• Apply support pin and grease nipple with sufficient
grease.
Sect. Spec.
M18
Nut
• When assembly steering cylinder connector, apply
screw with sealing agent.
• When connecting with steering cylinder hose, make
sure the color and connecting port is correct.
• After assembly steering hose, perform air bleeding.
Sealing agent Loctite #572 or equivalent
Connecting port and
hose color
Steering hose assembly
R (White)
Steering hose assembly
(yellow)
b. Air Bleeding in Steering Hose
• After the engine has stopped, run engine at 2000 ~
2200 rpm, turn steering wheel to the maximum in
left and right and perform relief valve operation five
or six times.
• Turn steering wheel to the maximum in left and right
with 1200 ~ 1500 rpm, while relief valve beep
occurred, disengage (about 1/4 rotation) hose tight-
ening nut to allow air bleeding and then retighten
nut.
Sect. Spec.
Steering cylinder PT 1/4
hose tightening
torque
D615-W02 May-2003
K&T Saw Shop 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983
www.mymowerparts.com
Tightening torque
48.0 ~ 55.9 N·m
4.9 ~ 5.7 kgf·m
35.5 ~ 41.2 lbf·ft
Assembly position
Right steering cylinder
Left steering cylinder
Tightening torque
46.6 ~ 50.0 N·m
4.8 ~ 5.21 kgf·m
34.4 ~ 37.6 lbf·ft
STEERING SYSTEM
(1) Split Pin
615W844A
(2) Slotted Nut
8-23