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Cub GT2000
I'm trying to get the underneath of my tractor back in good shape as many of the rods and levers are worn or bent and the deck doesnt want to run level.

This rod is at the rear of the deck mechanism.
According to the parts diagrams it appears to be an "Anti-Sway Deck Rod"
Does it matter that there is no washer or that the hole is buggered up?
Does the flange on the shaft need to be tight against the hole with the nut tight against the bracket?
Having not seen another new one, I don't know how much "play" is designed in.