STEERING
4181383 First Edition 7-19
7
Steering Cylinder
Removal and Installation
See Figures 7-20 through 7-22.
1. Park the mower safely. (See “Park Mower Safely” on
page 1-5.)
2. Thoroughly clean the area surrounding the steering
cylinder, especially the hydraulic hose fittings.
Figure 7-20
NOTES
• Label all hydraulic hoses and record their locations to
ensure correct installation.
• Plug hydraulic hoses after disconnecting to prevent
loss of hydraulic oil.
3. Disconnect hydraulic hoses (1 and 2) from steering
cylinder (3).
Figure 7-21
4. Support the steering cylinder (7).
5. Remove cotter pins (5 and 10) and castle nuts (6 and
9) from both ends of the steering cylinder (7).
6. Using a ball joint removal tool, remove the ball joint
from the steering arm. Remove the steering cylinder
(7) from the steering arm (4) and rear axle (8).
Figure 7-22
NOTES
• Record the location and orientation of the fittings (14
and 16) before removing to ensure correct
installation.
• Record ball joint center-to-center overall distance
(12).
• Record the orientation of the ball joints before
removing to ensure correct installation.
• Record the number of turns required to remove each
ball joint.
7. Remove fittings (14 and 16) from steering cylinder
(15).
8. Remove the ball joints (13 and 11) from the steering
cylinder (15).
9. Inspect ball joints. Replace as needed.
TN1422
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1
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TN1388
8
4
7
10
9
5
6
TN13?
TN1491
13
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14
11
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