Got my mower working this summer after rebuilding the front PTO. It now mows great. We had a dry spell and it sat for a couple weeks not needing to mow. Saturday before the rain came I thought I'd clean up around the barn and got the 124 out and started mowing. The first pass was by the side of the barn. I guess I was going straight enough I didn't notice I had lost steering. Got to the end and went to turn and I continued on straight. Not sure what happened but there was no steering the front wheels. I shut it off and had to push it back to the barn. It now sits with the steering not working. What do you suppose when wrong? Is there a first place to look for an issue? Where do I get parts to rebuild this? Are there any available. I did a quick search looking for Cub cadet steering repair kits. They are all kinds ranging from 150.00 to some being 900.00 + not sure what I'm looking for for part numbers as I don't have the parts book to look them up. Is it difficult to repair? What does it take? I can tackle this and will enjoy the learning but some pointers would be very helpful.
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Butch(OH)
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Removing the box is pretty straight forward. Hardest parts are removing the steering wheel and working past all the accumulated grease and crud underneath. Basically you remove the deck, remove the steering wheel, remove the drag link, unbolt the box and pull it out the bottom. Tractor must be raised some.
Once out there are several routes you can take.
Take it apart and see what's broken. All parts are available from many sources including Cub Cadet and many aftermarket dealers. If you rebuild yours meaning fixing ALL issues as apposed to installing just what it needs to function you will likely spend the better part of what they ask for complete rebuilt units.
Another quicker route is to buy a rebuilt unit from one of several who rebuild them. There is a fellow who sells on Ebay for around $250 who does good work and I have used in the past.
Once out there are several routes you can take.
Take it apart and see what's broken. All parts are available from many sources including Cub Cadet and many aftermarket dealers. If you rebuild yours meaning fixing ALL issues as apposed to installing just what it needs to function you will likely spend the better part of what they ask for complete rebuilt units.
Another quicker route is to buy a rebuilt unit from one of several who rebuild them. There is a fellow who sells on Ebay for around $250 who does good work and I have used in the past.
Butch(OH)
Well-known Member
Link to rebuilt unit on Ebay, this guy does good work. You will be amazed how nice the tractor steers with the upgrades.
rebuilt steering
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Ed in cny:
First, starting at the Steering Gear Box, examine all the linkages to see if any of the "ball joints" are broken or fell apart. If they are all intact, then the next place to look is at the "steering column" it self. Here is a link for your review.... [color=darkblue:7c81a36078][b:7c81a36078]Steering Column[/b:7c81a36078][/color:7c81a36078]
Parts can be looked up here...... [b:7c81a36078][color=darkblue:7c81a36078]CC Parts Lookup[/color:7c81a36078][/b:7c81a36078]
Type in Cub Cadet as the brand name, then type 124 as your model. Pick the model from the drop down list. Once your model pops up select the area of the parts breakdown you want to see.
First, starting at the Steering Gear Box, examine all the linkages to see if any of the "ball joints" are broken or fell apart. If they are all intact, then the next place to look is at the "steering column" it self. Here is a link for your review.... [color=darkblue:7c81a36078][b:7c81a36078]Steering Column[/b:7c81a36078][/color:7c81a36078]
Parts can be looked up here...... [b:7c81a36078][color=darkblue:7c81a36078]CC Parts Lookup[/color:7c81a36078][/b:7c81a36078]
Type in Cub Cadet as the brand name, then type 124 as your model. Pick the model from the drop down list. Once your model pops up select the area of the parts breakdown you want to see.
Saturday got into this steering issue. After removing the mower deck, and climbing under it I found that the stud that engages the the shaft was loose. Can't get in there with my hands to get it back in but can turn the nut as it's loose. I suspected that right off. The rest looks on the outside to be in good shape. However it's not repaired yet. I have to get the steering wheel off first to get to that stud. I tried to get the steering wheel off with some persuasion. No luck. Not going to be getting aggressive on it right now as I want to keep the steering wheel. Any ideas how to gently persuade the wheel to come off. I though of cutting a hunk of wood to fit around the bottom shaft and putting the three jaw on it. But before I go messing things up I thought I's ask.
Thanks for the info. I have the cap off and the nut off as well. I didn't have the spray the other day so I have yet
to do that. I'll give it a shot and see what happens.
I did tap on it with the nut on it and by tap I mean I didn't wack it so hard as to deform anything. I used a grade 2
bolt and trying my knees on the steering wheel. I was in hopes of it coming off with some gentle persuasion however
that was not the case.
This was a well cared for tractor and if it sat in the rain 5 days in it's life I would be surprised. The nut was
almost rust free. The rest was. I know the previous owners and they keep things real neat. You can eat off their
floors kind of neat. Same with equipment. His mower since he bought it. It has the original seat and cover with out
one rip or wear spot to it. It's just a good looking tractor with some age showing. I'd like to care for it the same.
So I am taking my time on this removal.
to do that. I'll give it a shot and see what happens.
I did tap on it with the nut on it and by tap I mean I didn't wack it so hard as to deform anything. I used a grade 2
bolt and trying my knees on the steering wheel. I was in hopes of it coming off with some gentle persuasion however
that was not the case.
This was a well cared for tractor and if it sat in the rain 5 days in it's life I would be surprised. The nut was
almost rust free. The rest was. I know the previous owners and they keep things real neat. You can eat off their
floors kind of neat. Same with equipment. His mower since he bought it. It has the original seat and cover with out
one rip or wear spot to it. It's just a good looking tractor with some age showing. I'd like to care for it the same.
So I am taking my time on this removal.
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