This is a genuine Husqvarna and Poulan part for use with Lawn Tractors. The steering shaft kit contains the parts needed to connect the steering wheel to the sector gear. The most common reason for replacing the steering shaft is when the steering wheel will not turn the mower. Here is a list of tools that are needed to install the steering shaft are a 3/4” socket, mallet, 3/8” socket, floor jack, pliers, and a 9/16” socket.
Shaft Steering 587738904
OEM part for: Husqvarna, Poulan, Craftsman
Part Number: 587738904
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Compatibility
This part will fit the following 870 machines
Husqvarna
Poulan
Craftsman
This item works with the following types of products:
- Lawn Mower Parts
- Lawn Tractor Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 440785, 5321947-46, 5870160-01, 587016002, 408219, 194746, 5324082-19, 532408219, 532194746
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Gear sector plate on steering was stripped in one place due to worn steering shaft bushes.
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
Steering gear worn out
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Torx socket
Removed sector gear
Removed steering wheel
Removed steering shaft and bushing
Reassembled (reverse order)
Lawn tractor would not turn left or right. Gear on shaft was stripped causing slippage.
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
Steering jumped
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
Steering shaft bushings worn out.
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set
Parts Used
pitman gear wore out on original steering shaft
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Wrench Set, socket set
Parts Used
Lawn mower steering quit working
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Air impact, torx drivers, rubber hammer
Remove hood
Remove battery and tray
Remove steering wheel and shaft
Remove steering bushings.
Install everything back in reverse order.
Lawn Tractor steering was bad
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set
2. Removed bolts on gear sector plate.
3. Removed tie rods from gear sector plate
4. Removed bolts from bushing
5. Removed steering shaft
6. Installed steering shaft
7. Installed bushing, and gear and Gear sector plate and retainer spring
8. Replaced new bolts and washers
9. Installed new washer and nut
10. Replaced steering cap, completed job
Mower transmission belt idler pulley failed and steering shaft gear was worn
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
Cleaned dust and debris out of the frame
Took a picture of the assembly for reassembly reference if needed
Removed the steering gear cover plate
Removed the rear steering connecting arms from the steering plate
Removed the steering gear plate
Removed the steering wheel and steering shaft
Removed the idler pulley and belt guards from the clutch housing and replaced it. Had to disconnect the belt tension spring from the idler pulley plate to ease assembly of the pulley to the plate.
Replaced the belt tension spring, 2 man job
Replaced trans belt from front to rear and reattached the belt guards
Attached steering shaft to cover plate and inserted the shaft into place from the bottom
Secured plate screws and installed steering wheel
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