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?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.
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Hello Roosevelt, We are glad you asked! The Shaft Steering is 587738904. The steering shaft kit contains the parts needed to connect the steering wheel to the sector gear. 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. We are pleased to have been able to help.
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Gear sector plate on steering was stripped in one place due to worn steering shaft bushes.
Mike from Bastrop, Texas
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Socket set, Wrench set
Steering gear worn out
William from Utica, Kentucky
Lawn Tractor steering was bad
Mike from West Alexandria, Ohio
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, 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. Re ... Read more placed new bolts and washers
9. Installed new washer and nut
10. Replaced steering cap, completed job
Lawn tractor would not turn left or right. Gear on shaft was stripped causing slippage.
Allen from Trinity, Alabama
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Socket set, Wrench set
- Parts Used:
- 587738904
Mower transmission belt idler pulley failed and steering shaft gear was worn
William from Clarksville, Tennessee
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers, 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 stee ... Read more ring 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
Steering jumped
John from ALBERTVILLE, Alabama
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Socket set, Wrench set
- Parts Used:
- 587738904
Lawn mower steering quit working
Craig from CITRA, Florida
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
Remove hood
Remove battery and tray
Remove steering wheel and shaft
Remove steering bushings.
Install everything back in reverse order.
Steering shaft bushings worn out.
Joe from CONROE, Texas
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
- Parts Used:
- 587738904
pitman gear wore out on original steering shaft
Gary from BRUNSWICK, Ohio
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench set
- Parts Used:
- 587738904
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Model Cross Reference
Manufacturer Part Number: 587738904
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|---|---|---|
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