Medium
1-2 hours
This replacement part is supplied directly from the original equipment manufacturer. It is specially designed for riding lawn mowers and garden tractors. The gear assembly is an important component which allows a user to steer the unit. It is the part that the steering shaft attaches to. This is an identical replacement for a damaged or a missing part that was installed on a new unit. Keep in mind this high-quality steering gear is made of durable metal and is sold individually. Refer to the diagrams of your model for the correct installation of the new part. You may need a screwdriver and a wrench set to take the deck apart in order to perform this repair.
Gear Asm-steering 617-04024A
OEM part for: MTD, Yard Machines
Part Number: 617-04024A
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This Gear Asm-steering will fit the following 1008 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
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This is the official OEM part for the following brands:
- Bolens
- Craftsman
- Husky
- MTD
- Troy-Bilt
- Yard Machines
- Yard Man
This item works with the following types of products:
- Lawn Mower
- Lawn Tractor
This part replaces obsolete part #: 617-04024
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Steering was loose and skipped teeth at times
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set
Replaced the gear and bushings and added the support plate that my early model did not have. This removed the play in the gear and allowed the steering shaft the fit tightly removing the looseness in the steering ,when it was reassembled, it was better than new.
Shaft and gear plate
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set
2. Removed steering shaft and plate...replaced both
3. Reinstalled deck.
4. Minor adjustments to deck after reinstalling to even out mow
Steering pinion gear and seat bearing wear worn out and need to be replace. The retaining screw was very difficult to remove and I replaced it with a hex bolt should I ever need to repair it again.
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Hard
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Power Drill, Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
steering dear at end of shaft was worn/stripped.
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Adjustable Wrench, Propane torch.
Parts Used
Steering shaft, front steering gear and drag link steering were damaged
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set
Old Steering shaft gear was stripped
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set, Adjustable Wrench
Steering went haywire.
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Hard
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Adjustable Wrench, Propane torch
Removed steering shaft.
The steering shaft is attached with a small bolt with a phillips head. Had to use a propane torch to heat the gear end in order to loosen said bolt. Because of the proximate of the bolt I had to call my son to help me. Replaced the worn out parts a reassembly was easily completed.
Steering worm gear wore out.
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver
Steering gear(s) stripped
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Wrench Set, Vise grips
2. Held steering shaft in place with vise grips towards the top of shaft by fuel tank and removed bottom screw with a big phillips head driver on a ratchet
3. Removed gear assy with ratchet wrenches and sockets (note the bushing that fits on the middle slot bolt)
4. Apply grease between the gear plates and assemble in reverse of removal.
5. Works great and will try not to dry steer to keep gear teeth intact for a long time.
Steering gears stripped.
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set
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