cub cadet (MTD) did have a downloadable service manual in .pdf form for the lt1000/1500 series that would cover your steering setup... look in the cavity under your tilting seat for a ID decal with your tractor's full model and serial number on it. Take that info, go to the MTD manual website (google), enter data as instructed and see if you can still download a free copy.. if not, a dealer should be able to get it for you. Good luck.