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Old 08-27-2009, 06:56 PM
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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?
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Old 08-27-2009, 07:30 PM
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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?
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Old 08-27-2009, 08:00 PM
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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!
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Thanks guys i will do that 67hydro. Everything looks to be hooked up right.
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Old 08-27-2009, 08:29 PM
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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?
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i have yet to remove mine but here is a link that explains how to do it .....http://cubfaq.com/steeringremove.html
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Old 08-27-2009, 10:06 PM
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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?
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.
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Old 08-27-2009, 10:25 PM
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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.
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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.
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