Sloppy Steering
 

The steering on my 124 is very sloppy. i can push the steering wheel forward,left, and right. Is there somthing i can tighten up or get to fix this? And what is a super steer upgrade and would that fix my problem?

Have you checked the 2 mounting bolts?

Take the steering wheel off and put a front wheel bearing in the steering tube,the shaft will slide through the middle and the outside fits perfect in the steering tube.There is originaly a plastic bushing that goes in there!

Thanks guys i will do that 67hydro. Everything looks to be hooked up right.

Hey guys what is the secret to getting the steering wheel off? I've got the cover and nut off but what do i do next?

i have yet to remove mine but here is a link that explains how to do it .....http://cubfaq.com/steeringremove.html

My method...

I have an eye bolt in the ceiling of garage, with a come-along attached. I mainly use it for removing engines, but it works for steering wheels too.
First, the PB Blaster, and lots of it over a couple days, tapping on the loosened nut as I apply it.
Then I wrap a chain around the base of the steering wheel, attach it to the come-along, and elevate the tractor so that most of the weight is pulling up on the wheel. Whack the loosed nut a few times, and sooner or later it pops loose. I've done three that were on there for 30-40 years this way with no damage to the wheel or threads.

That may not damage the wheel, but that's a great way to wreck the steering column casting. Supporting the tractor by the two bolts in the aluminum steering box casting is not good for it at all. A better way is to get a 5/8 NF bolt and nut, thread the nut halfway on, thread the bolt into it, and then pound on the bolt while pulling up on the wheel with your knees.

I found it even eaisier to do what Matt did but instead of a hammer, I used a air hammer and the thing popped off real quick.