This shaft support is an OEM manufactured by Poulan. The metal support is compatible with many lawn tractors. This component is designed to secure the sector gear and the steering shaft, allowing the operator to turn the wheels. To make the replacement, you will need a screwdriver, pliers and a wrench and socket set. Please refer to specific manual and diagrams for further repair instructions. The shaft support is sold individually.
Support-shaft 532160395
OEM part for: Husqvarna, Poulan, Craftsman, Weed Eater, Jonsered
Part Number: 532160395
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Compatibility
This part will fit the following 914 machines
Poulan
Husqvarna
Weed Eater
Craftsman
Jonsered
This item works with the following types of products:
- Lawn Tractor Parts
- Lawn Mower Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 124035X, 160395, 532124035
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Loose steering
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Power Drill, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver, Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
No steering. Gears were able to move apart
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
Removed right side panel
Removed steering shaft from axle
Removed old bushings and replaced in reverse order
steering was loose and wouldn't turn right
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
2. remove steering wheel and column
3. remove 4 bolts from under mower
4. remove bolt holding steering system to left front wheel
5. pull out steering unit
6. disassemble steering unit
7. remove hex nut to separate steering shaft from support-shaft
8. replace steering support-shaft
9. reverse order
Steering support was worn-out
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, vise
Parts Used
Removed mower deck
Removed steering wheel and steering shaft extension
remove 4 bolts on bottom of frame to remove the steering assembly
put assembly in vise and remove bolt and c clip so shaft could be removed to replace the worn part. Put mark on large gear so relation to the bar on the shaft is preserved. reassemble being careful to put large gear back on spline in same position.
install assembly on frame and reverse other steps
steering support was worn out the gear on shaft was also worn.
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Hard
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Power Drill, Socket set, Wrench Set, Adjustable Wrench
Could not steer the lawn tractor
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver
Parts Used
thread control lost friction; steering shaft support worn out, loose, gears slipping
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Expert
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver, star bit, hammer, longer threaded bolt for shaft removal
Remove battery and battery shelf. Remove mower deck. Unbolt steering gears support bracket.
Remove steering shaft support bracket using longer bolt to drive pivot shaft over 1/2 way.
Mark position of pivot gear on knurled pivot shaft in order to reposition correctly.
Remove pivot gear retaining spring clip to allow pivot gear to slide along pivot shaft.
Remove inside bolt holding steering shaft support bracket onto the steering shaft.
Reassemble everything in reverse order installing the new black nylon steering support bracket.
bushing worn out.
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set, Hammer and drift
Parts Used
removed dashboard,
removed steering shaft,
removed old worn out part,
installed new bushing,
put everything back together.
works great.
no steering
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Hard
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set, no
Parts Used
Steering was skipping
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Hard
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Power Drill, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver, Impact wrench, saw
Parts Used
2. Removed steering assembly and steering wheel from dash
3. Removed steering support from assembly, remove circlip and gear shaft, (fairly difficult)
4. Then removed support from steering shaft by sawing it in half, then the screw holding it to shaft
5. Finally installing support to steering shaft, then to assembly then paying attention to alignment marks to center pinion to gear, then bolting assembly back in, and steering wheel to dash, then the deck and you are done
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