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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairCraftsman Riding Lawn Mower Tie Rod Replacement #583513501
Craftsman Riding Lawn Mower Tie Rod Replacement #583513501
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$15.44Estimated Savings
$112.5001:23
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the tie rod (or short steering link) on a Craftsman riding lawn mower. The most common reason for replacing the short steering link is when the lawn mower is not steering properly.
All of the information for this short steering link replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Craftsman
Tools needed: ½ inch socket, 9/16 inch socket
All of the information for this short steering link replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Craftsman
Tools needed: ½ inch socket, 9/16 inch socket
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace a short steering link on your riding mower make sure the ignition switch is in the “off” position and the key has been removed.
2
Use a half-inch wrench and a 9/16th inch socket to unthread the mounting nuts securing the steering link you’re replacing – be aware this may require some effort.
3
With the nuts and washers removed, pull the old link free.
4
Install the new short steering link by inserting the mounting bolts through the pivot plate and steering spindle – make sure the link bends to the front.
5
Align the washers on the bolts then thread and tighten the mounting nuts to secure the new link.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the tie rod (or short steering link) on a Craftsman riding lawn mower. The most common reason for replacing the short steering link is when the lawn mower is not steering properly.
All of the information for this short steering link replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Craftsman
Tools needed: ½ inch socket, 9/16 inch socket
All of the information for this short steering link replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Craftsman
Tools needed: ½ inch socket, 9/16 inch socket
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace a short steering link on your riding mower make sure the ignition switch is in the “off” position and the key has been removed.
2
Use a half-inch wrench and a 9/16th inch socket to unthread the mounting nuts securing the steering link you’re replacing – be aware this may require some effort.
3
With the nuts and washers removed, pull the old link free.
4
Install the new short steering link by inserting the mounting bolts through the pivot plate and steering spindle – make sure the link bends to the front.
5
Align the washers on the bolts then thread and tighten the mounting nuts to secure the new link.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Tie Rod
$15.44
Total$0.00
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