7-14 4252490-Rev A
STEERING
7
Steering Cylinder
Removal and Installation
See Figures 7-29 through 7-31.
1. Park the mower safely. (See “Park Mower Safely” on
page 1-6.)
2. Raise hydraulic oil/fuel tank. (See “Raise Hydraulic
Oil/Fuel Tank” on page 9-4.)
3. Thoroughly clean the area surrounding the steering
cylinder, especially the hydraulic hose fittings.
Figure 7-29
NOTES
• Label all hydraulic hoses before disconnecting to
ensure correct installation.
• Close all openings with caps or plugs to prevent
contamination.
4. Disconnect hydraulic hoses (5 and 6) from steering
cylinder (4).
5. Swing the rear swing arm out to allow access to the
steering cylinder.
Figure 7-30
6. Support the steering cylinder (4).
7. Remove lock nut (9), washers (10, 13, and 14), and
screw (15).
8. Remove steering cylinder (4) and sleeve (12) from
bracket (11).
Figure 7-31
9. Remove lock nut (19) from ball joint (16).
10. Disconnect ball joint (16) from steering yoke (18).
11. Remove steering cylinder (4) from steering yoke
(18).
NOTES
• Record the location and orientation of the fittings
(5 and 7) before removing to ensure correct
installation.
• Record the orientation of the ball joint (16) before
removing to ensure correct installation.
• Record the number of turns required to remove ball
joint (16).
12. Remove fittings (5 and 7) from steering cylinder (4).
TN3700
6
8
4
5
7
TN3701
15
4
11
13
9
10
14
12
TN3702
16
19
18
17
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