Medium
30-60 minutes
This steering shaft is an OEM direct from Craftsman. Compatible with lawn tractor engines, the heavy-duty, metal shaft is fitted between the steering wheel and the sector gear. This component allows the operator to move the tractor in the desired direction. The steering shaft is sold individually. A screwdriver, pliers, socket set and vice grips are often needed for the proper installation.
Shaft-strg 738-0919B
OEM part for: MTD, Craftsman, Murray, Yard Machines, Yard Man, Troy-Bilt
Part Number: 738-0919B
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This Shaft-strg will fit the following 252 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
Craftsman
Murray
Yard Machines
Yard Man
MTD
Troy-Bilt
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- Lawn Tractor Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 738-0919A
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This steering shaft was the perfect replacement item and is a good quality piece. Installed very easy and works as good as original
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Steering Shaft. Part# 738-0919B was the perfect replacement part. Not a simple job, but the repair was a success and well worth the effort.
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Does the bottom bushing and screw come with the steering shaft
Stewart
for model number 13AN77KG011 Troy bilt
asked on 2023-03-07
Hi Stewart,
Thank you for your question. These parts would be sold separately. The part number listed under your model number for the bolt is 710-1309. The part number listed for the steering shaft cap is 948-0389. The part number for the hex flange bearing is 741-04124. If you would like to place an order for these parts, please call our customer service line and anyone will be happy to assist you. We look forward to hearing from you!
eReplacementParts Team March 07, 2023
What's the easiest way to remove the screw on the end of the shaft??
Richard
for model number 247288812
asked on 2022-03-14
Hello Richard, Thank you for your inquiry. We have researched your model and found the following installation instructions for you. Confirm that the mower deck is at its lowest position and that the clutch
actuator lever is in the off position. Now remove the retaining pins securing
the support arms and detach the arms to release the mower deck from the frame. Next release the deck belt from the engine pulley and the belt guides. Detach the clutch cable from the retainer and you can now slide the deck out from under the frame. Now pull off the steering wheel cover and use a 3/4 inch socket to loosen and unthread the mounting nuts securing the steering wheel. Remove the nut and washer then pull off the wheel, you can use a mallet to help loosen the adapter, then pull the adapter off now lift up the hood and use a 3/8 inch socket wrench to help unthread the fuel tank mounting bolts. Once you have the bolts removed set the tank aside and use a floor jack to lift up the front end of the mower use pliers to remove the spring clip securing the steering shaft. Use a 9/16 inch socket wrench to loosen and unthread the steering support mounting bolts nad slide off the steering support and washer then remove the old shaft.
Insert the new shaft through the steering plate. then slide on the support and the washer, realign the support and replace the mounting bolts. Slide the shaft up through the bushing in the console and reinsert the spring clip to secure lower the front end of the mower. Reposition the fuel tank and secure it with the mounting bolts. Lower the hood and reposition the steering wheel adapter on the steering shaft. Align the steering wheel on the adapter then secure it with the nut and washer and snap on the steering wheel cover. Slide the mower deck back under the frame and secure the clutch cable in the retainer, then realign the belt on the engine pulley and the belt guides reposition the support arms and secure them using the washers where applicable and the retaining pins. Good luck with your repair.
eReplacementParts Team March 14, 2022
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Steering gear at the bottom of steering shaft worn out. Steering wheel would not turn wheels.
dennis - August 2, 2017
👍 9 of 9 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, vicegrips
Parts Used
Would have been a easy fix but had trouble loosening the bolt at the bottom of the shaft. Something that tight should not have a screwdriver slot instead of a bolt head. Trying to loosen it rounded out right away. So I had to take the deck out from under the mower and take it loose with vice grips.took a bit of time to get it broke loose. I put it back with a bolt as it should have been designed.the rest was fairly easy.took the gas tank loose and removed the top part of the dash ,the bolts were on the inside is why I had to take the gas tank loose. Just a bolt holding the steering wheel on. Reversed procedure to put it back together. Easy job if they had a bolt at the bottom of the shaft instead of one with a screwdriver head on there. If it had a bolt head I wouldn't have had to take the deck off.
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Steering shaft was worn and slipping.
Jon - February 18, 2019
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set
Parts Used
1 unbolted steering shaft
2 removed steering wheel and shaft .
3 installed steering shaft and steering wheel.
Total of 4 bolts.
2 removed steering wheel and shaft .
3 installed steering shaft and steering wheel.
Total of 4 bolts.
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Steering shaft stripped
Ricky - April 7, 2021
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Torx
1. Removed deck
2. Removed steering wheel assembly
3. Removed fuel tank
4. Removed old steering shaft
5. Completed all above steps in reverse order
2. Removed steering wheel assembly
3. Removed fuel tank
4. Removed old steering shaft
5. Completed all above steps in reverse order
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Stripped the gears on the steering column
Jeff - June 12, 2020
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Hard
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Power Drill, Socket set, Wrench Set, impact wrench, impact screwdriver
Parts Used
Remove the Philips head screw on the bottom of the column (under the tractor) - Use an impact wrench with a Philips head driver. Its really stuck in there. Do not lose the washers, there are two, one in the engine compartment and one on the screw side. When replacing, use a hex bolt (instead of the screw) and reuse the washers.
remove the steering wheel.
remove the plate/bracket along with another plastic bracket that holds the tractors speed switch
contort the shaft out of the engine compartment and through the plate (not easy)
Reverse operations to replace.
remove the steering wheel.
remove the plate/bracket along with another plastic bracket that holds the tractors speed switch
contort the shaft out of the engine compartment and through the plate (not easy)
Reverse operations to replace.
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