Things Needed
The Cub Cadet GT1554 lawn tractor began production in 2006 . The GT1554 was equipped with a Kohler two - cylinder locomotive that produced 27 - horsepower . The GT1554 had a drag link guidance system with adjustable ball joints . This type of setup is very similar to tie rods . The nut - junction remnant attach to the cycle spindles , and can be rotate to move the alignment of the front wheels inwards or outwards . The drag links are attached directly to the steering gear at the bottom of the direction shaft .
Replacing the Drag Links
Step 1
Chock the rearward wheels of the tractor , with cycle wedge . get up the front of the GT1554 , using a suitable floor jack . Place jack stands beneath the side of the physique , directly in - origin with the middle of the engine , from the front to the back of the tractor . Lower the tractor onto the squat support .
Step 2
rest beneath the front ending of the GT1554 , and position yourself directly beneath the steering paraphernalia . This is the power train that is at the bottom final stage of the steering shaft , and is connected to the drag data link . Remove the nuts from both retarding force connection , using a ratchet and socket . If you do not have enough room for the rachet and socket , use an undefendable destruction wrench to remove the freak on both drag tie-in , at the guidance cogwheel . Move to the front of the tractor .
Step 3
Remove the puff link mounting fruitcake from the spindles on both position of the tractor . take into account the drag link to diminish downwards out of the spindles , or exploit them out gently with a hammering . Do not strike the drag links hard , or you will have difficulties polish off the link ends .
Step 4
Remove the egg joints from both drag connection . These are the internal string caps that are on the forward goal of both links , with the he-man that goes upwards through the wheel spindles . Use pliers to hold the ball stick , and rotate the link counterclockwise to separate them from the testis joints .
Step 5
Inspect the orchis joints for excess corrosion , rust fungus or damage . If the orb joints are deficient , interchange them with new lump articulation . utilise a tripping coating of grease to the thread ends of the new drag links . Make certain you have the link aligned on the right incline of the tractor . The right side drag link is number 711 - 1408 . The remaining side drag inter-group communication is figure 711 - 1409A. Both ball joints divvy up the same part figure . Spin the ball joint onto the drag links by deal , to ensure proper threading .
Step 6
Lay beneath the front of the tractor . deploy the unexampled drag link onto the steering gear , and constrain the mount nuts with your ratchet and socket . Do not tighten the Nut so far that the puff links do not pivot . Move to the front of the tractor .
Step 7
Raise the front of the tractor off of the jack stands . Push the the ball joint macho-man up through the steering wheel spindles on both sides of the tractor . Tighten the mount nuts on each spindle , using your rachet and socket . Use the directions in subdivision 2 of this labor to make alignment adjustments to the GT1554 .
Drag Link Alignment Adjustments
Set the steering wheel to its centered position . Move to the front of the tractor , and take in each wheel for proper alinement . Determine if either steering wheel is turned too far inward or outwards .
Remove the ball joint mounting nut at the mandril , using a ratchet and socket . Rotate the ball joint clockwise or counterclockwise on the pull connexion , count on which way your wheels were facing . Set the ball joint scantling back through the wheel spindle , and spin the nut on temporarily by mitt . Step back from the tractor and bivalent tally your wheel alignment .
Repeat Step 2 until you have both front wheel facing directly forward and rearward , by ready the proper allowance with the ball joints and drag links . Tighten the ball joint go up nuts with your ratchet and socket .
Tip
When replace pull nexus , it is recommended that you replace the ball spliff as well . This will summate congruity to your entire front end direction system .
