This steering gear is an original part from Craftsman for lawn tractors. This piece is part of the tractors steering mechanism. This steering gear maneuvers the steering sector gear to move the lawn tractor wheels right or left. You will need a socket set to replace this part. This steering gear is made of metal and sold individually.
Gear-strg Shft Pin 717-1554
OEM part for: MTD
Part Number: 717-1554
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This Gear-strg Shft Pin will fit the following 1236 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
This item works with the following types of products:
- Lawn Tractor Parts
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Lawn tractor steering repair- loss of steering
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Socket set
Parts Used
2. Removed worn pinion gear from the steering column (11/16 socket)
3. Pulled steering column out approximately 10 inches.
4. Inside the body of the tractor, where the steering column was pulled from, there is a loose laid hex nut. Over time, the hex nut became worn from the steering column rubbing against it. I rotated the hex nut which was worn in one area 180 degrees. This will make the steering column pinion gear mesh tighter into the steering sector gear as originally designed.
5. I replaced the steering column to its normal position and installed the new pinion gear.
6. This repaired the loss of steering condition on my lawn tractor.
Steering stripped out and would not turn.
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set
2. Removed lower steering parts
3. Replaced lower steering parts
Would not steer. bearing worn out
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver
Steering gear was slipping
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Hard
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set, file
Parts Used
The bearing flange was worn.
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Hammer
Steering disengaged on sharp right turns.
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Lifts, flashlight
2. Remove the cotter pins for both wheels
3. Remove the main nut
4. Remove the 2 plate nuts
5. Replace the steering pinion gear and steering rack plate
6. Reassemble
Steering would lockup.
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set
Rack and pinion gear stripped
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
steering
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Adjustable Wrench
Sloppy streering
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
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