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Originally Posted by CubbyRI
didn't think to do that. But a ball bearing might be overkill, the steering shaft only turns back and forth a bit. I figure this cant leak water in except past the shaft and that will be heavily greased... I dunno!
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Front wheel bearings are cheap and it helps ease the steering. Also include a thrust bearing and a nylon lock nut on the end of the pitman arm shaft vs. the double nut OEM assembly and it also eases manual steering. All of my CC have that upgraded kit.
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Daniel G.
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(May 1970) 147 w/an IH spring assist, 48" deck, 42" blade, 1969 73, #2 trailer, 10" Brinly plow and (on loan) Dad's #2 tiller.