Cub Cadet Challenger 500, Service Manual

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Chassis
5 ‐ 2
Inspection

Check the front wheel and
axle nut for damage or
looseness.

Check the wheel splines for
damage or wear.

Check the rubber dampers
for the anti-sway bar for
damage or wear.
5. Steering wheel feels loose
and moves up and down
.

Check whether the steering
wheel clip has loosened or is
damaged.

Check if the steering column
clip or attachment seat are
damaged or have loosened.

Check the steering column
bottom end bearing for
damage.
6. Front wheel turns excessive.

Check if the tie rod and
steering column locknut has
loosened or is damaged.

Check if the steering knuckle
and steering column locknut
has loosened or is damaged.

Check the tie-rod ball
joints for damage.
7. Front wheel sway during
driving.

Check for damage to the
steering knuckle bearing.

Check if the king pin ball joint
is damaged.

Check if the front wheel axle
nut is loose or damaged.

Check the front wheel
splines for damage or wear.

Check the rubber dampers
on the anti-sway bar for
damage or wear.
8. Rear wheel noise during
driving.

Check if the rear axle bearing
is damaged.

Check if the sliding bearing
connected to the rear axle
bearing housing and rocker is
damaged or has loosened.

Check if the rear wheel axle
nut has loosened or is
damaged.

Check the rear wheel splines
for damage or wear.

Check if the rubber dampers
connected to the rear swing
arms are damaged or worn.
9. Wheel hop during driving.

Check the rim for damage or
deformity.

Check for a bent front or rear
axle.

Check the tires for bulging or
wear.
10. Shock absorber became
soft.

Check for overloading.

Check for damage to the
shock spring.

Check for leakage of shock
fluid.