Medium
30-60 minutes
This part is commonly used in Murray lawn tractors and Briggs & Stratton engines. In lawn tractors it connects to the steering post. In engines it connects to the guard-rewind starter. Bearings of this type control and direct motion. They are therefore subject to metal fatigue and it is common to replace them regularly. A wrench is usually needed in this repair.
Bearing - Lower 94124MA
OEM part for: Murray, Briggs and Stratton
Part Number: 94124MA
$15.06
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This Bearing - Lower will fit the following 979 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
Murray
Briggs and Stratton
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- Lawn Tractor Parts
- Engine Parts
- Lawn Mower Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 094124, 094124MA, 94124, MU094124MA, 94057
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Steering bearing wore out
Charles - February 11, 2017
👍 4 of 5 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set, Specialty pliers for c-clip on bottom of steering shaft
1. Removed mower deck and moved gas tank aside to gain access.
2. Removed clip from bottom of steering shaft.
3. Jerk up on steering wheel to remove partially - just enough to come out of bearing and leave in place to side of bearing. Steering gear will drop off if you didn't pull it off in last step.
4. Used socket extensions to unbolt bearing and bolt new one in place. Pay attention to top vs bottom of bearings. Steering gear won't fit back on if you get it reversed.
5. Insert steering column through bearing.
6. Position steering wheel and front tires for steering straight ahead.
7. Insert steering gear on shaft and replace C-clip.
8. Put everything else back on.
2. Removed clip from bottom of steering shaft.
3. Jerk up on steering wheel to remove partially - just enough to come out of bearing and leave in place to side of bearing. Steering gear will drop off if you didn't pull it off in last step.
4. Used socket extensions to unbolt bearing and bolt new one in place. Pay attention to top vs bottom of bearings. Steering gear won't fit back on if you get it reversed.
5. Insert steering column through bearing.
6. Position steering wheel and front tires for steering straight ahead.
7. Insert steering gear on shaft and replace C-clip.
8. Put everything else back on.
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Bearing totaled
Anna - September 19, 2018
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, E ring plyers
Parts Used
Removed e ring, pulled steering pinion and column wheel,replaced bearing with two bolts put steering back thru replaced pinion and e ring. Parts fit perfect
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Tooth on the pinion gear broke off. Wear on the bearing caused the hole to become enlarged
Carl - August 30, 2018
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Snap ring pliers
Parts Used
1. Disconnected battery cable
2. Removed snap ring from end of steering shaft at broken pinion gear. Removed gear.
3. Removed plate from frame under steering wheel (in front of seat) to access bearing screws.
4. Removed solenoid screws - moved solenoid to side to access bearing screws.
5. Removed 2 screws holding bearing to frame.
6. Removed 3 phillips screws under steering wheel - pulled steering wheel, shaft and bearing from mower.
7. Installed new bearing by replacing 2 screws.
8 Re-inserted steering wheel with shaft through hole in the new bearing.
9. Installed new pinion gear onto steering shaft and replaced snap ring.
10. Re-installed phillips screws below steering wheel.
11. Replaced screws in solenoid - re-attached battery cable.
Note: Mower deck had to be removed from the mower before beginning repairs and re-installed after repairs completed.
2. Removed snap ring from end of steering shaft at broken pinion gear. Removed gear.
3. Removed plate from frame under steering wheel (in front of seat) to access bearing screws.
4. Removed solenoid screws - moved solenoid to side to access bearing screws.
5. Removed 2 screws holding bearing to frame.
6. Removed 3 phillips screws under steering wheel - pulled steering wheel, shaft and bearing from mower.
7. Installed new bearing by replacing 2 screws.
8 Re-inserted steering wheel with shaft through hole in the new bearing.
9. Installed new pinion gear onto steering shaft and replaced snap ring.
10. Re-installed phillips screws below steering wheel.
11. Replaced screws in solenoid - re-attached battery cable.
Note: Mower deck had to be removed from the mower before beginning repairs and re-installed after repairs completed.
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Pinion gear would not engage steering gear plate due to a worn out bearing. Could not steer lawn tractor.
pHILIP - June 5, 2018
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Snap ring pliers
It was necessary to remove the fuel tank, steering wheel shaft to replace the bearing. The gear at the end of the steering shaft needed to be removed in order the remove the old bearing. To remove the gear , a pair of snap ring pliers were needed to remove the snap ring. When everything was put back together the tractor steered like when it was new.
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Bearing at bottom of steering shaft wore out.
J. - April 1, 2018
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set
1. Remove snap ring below pinion gear on under side of mower.
2. Remove pinion gear.
3. Slide steering shaft out.
4. Remove two bolts holding bearing.
5. Replace bearing using original bolts.
6. Insert steering shaft.
7. Install new pinion gear and snap ring.
Deck must be removed first. Using snap ring pliers would have made the job easier. I was able to remove snap ring with needle nose pliers and a screwdriver.
2. Remove pinion gear.
3. Slide steering shaft out.
4. Remove two bolts holding bearing.
5. Replace bearing using original bolts.
6. Insert steering shaft.
7. Install new pinion gear and snap ring.
Deck must be removed first. Using snap ring pliers would have made the job easier. I was able to remove snap ring with needle nose pliers and a screwdriver.
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Lower steering bushing wallowed out
Van - October 16, 2017
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set
Remove snap ring from pinion gear. Pull pinion gear off. Shove steering shaft up and out of the bearing. Reach up behind bearing and remove 2 bolts. The heads are not visible, go by feel. Once you start to turn them, the threads are visible on underside and you can see if you are on them. Take out old bearing and install new bearing same orientation. Tighten 2 bolts. Guide steering shaft down into new bearing. Reinstall pinion gear and snap ring. Good as new. I did not need new gear or snap ring, but ordered them just in case.
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Would not turn left
Obie - September 3, 2017
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Snap ring pliers
Parts Used
The repair was not that hard . Pulled the stearing shaft out just two screws and two bolts then with ring pliers remove snap ring an then then pinion gear and bearing replace with new parts and replace stearing shaft back on mower replace bolts then the two screws job done .
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Lawn mower would not steer
James - August 11, 2017
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
Had to take gas tank off to get to steering bearing and remove steering wheele.
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Lawn tractor steering mechanism wore out, needed replacement.
Tony - July 19, 2017
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
1. Disassembled/removed the cutting deck.
2. Removed the steering pinion.
3. Removed the steering gear sector.
4. Removed the steering shaft bearing.
5. Installed the new shaft bearing (loose).
6. Installed the new gear sector (loose).
7. Installed the new pinion.
8. Tightened the mounting fasteners for the newly installed parts.
9. Reinstalled the cutting deck.
2. Removed the steering pinion.
3. Removed the steering gear sector.
4. Removed the steering shaft bearing.
5. Installed the new shaft bearing (loose).
6. Installed the new gear sector (loose).
7. Installed the new pinion.
8. Tightened the mounting fasteners for the newly installed parts.
9. Reinstalled the cutting deck.
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Wouldn't steer left or right
Jim - July 10, 2017
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set, Nutdriver
Parts Used
Stabilized lawn tractor securely. Removed the steering gear from under the machine, pulled steering shaft up about 5", took bolts out to the bearing. Replaced the bearing reinstalled the bolts, lowered the steer shaft into the bearing, reinstalled the steering gear.
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