This item has been sourced from the original manufacturer to be used with riding lawnmowers from Yard Machines, Bolens, Yard-Man, MTD, and Troy-Bilt. The metal steering gear links the steering shaft pinion to the drag links and allows the drag links to turn the front wheels when the steering shaft is turned. This item is available as an individual replacement part.
Front Steering Gear Assembly 617-04094
OEM part for: Yard Machines, Bolens, Yard Man, MTD, Craftsman, Troy-Bilt, Husky, Murray
Part Number: 617-04094
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This part will fit the following 410 machines
Bolens
Yard Man
Yard Machines
MTD
Craftsman
Troy-Bilt
Husky
Murray
This item works with the following types of products:
- Lawn Mower Parts
- Lawn Tractor Parts
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The gear on bottom end of the steering shaft stripped out because the front steering gear assembly became loose
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Hard
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Power Drill, Socket set, Wrench Set, Impact driver
Could not steer the mower.
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set
Pivot axle wore out and the steering gear broke.
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Floor jack jack stands 3/8 drive universal extension
Steering gear had started to wear out and skipped badly, Lower dash was cracking.
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Butane Torch, Torx Wrenches
2. I first replace the Lower Dash, then the lower components of the steering assembly. When the parts in the lower steering assembly do wear out, the spacer allowed play in the steering assembly which will cause the lower gear on the steering shaft to wear out.
3. Next the steering shaft went into place and the upper dash went back together. I used anti-seize on everything.
4. On reassemble, I replaced the lower steering shaft Phillips head screw with a standard hex bolt to make removal easier next time.
5. Next was to ensure the front wheels were centered, adjust the steering linkage and install the steering wheel.
6. Then just raise the front of the deck and reconnect the linkage. Once the mower is off the jack, check/adjust the deck to ensure it is level, it should be OK.
I do recommend having the parts book with the expanded drawings, just to reference for the parts and the locations. It is not difficult, but I still took my time with it and could have probably shaved quite a bit of time off the project it the lower steering shaft screw wasn't locked up and required heat to break loose. Removing the mower deck completely may also give you a little more room to work, but is not necessary. Using one of those mower jacks that picks up the front end also makes this easier but anything to raise it and block it in place will work.
Steering shaft gear got worn down and had to replace
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver, Sawzall
Parts Used
Steering components worn. Nine years old.
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set, Adjustable Wrench
Steering gear broke off due to worn parts
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set, None
Parts Used
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Steering column gear stripped, front axles worn our bushings
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
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- Hex Patch Bolt - 710-1309
- Washer - 736-0242
- Steering Shaft - 738-0919B
- Nut-flglk 5/16-18 - 712-04063
- Nut-flange Lk.nylo - 712-04065
- Screw-shoulder - 738-04141
- Use 941-04124 - 741-04124
- Cap - 948-0389
- Cap - 726-0341
- Bearing-flange .76 - 741-0660A
- Screw-hex 3/8-16 X - 710-0514
- Front Steering Gear Assembly - 617-04094
- Spacer-shoulder - 738-04162C
- Hub Cap - Black - 931-0484A
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