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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairCraftsman Riding Lawn Mower Replace Steering Shaft #583573701
Craftsman Riding Lawn Mower Replace Steering Shaft #583573701
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Total Parts Cost
$53.99Estimated Savings
$112.5005:59
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the steering shaft assembly on Craftsman riding lawn mowers. The most common reason for replacing the steering shaft is when the steering wheel will not turn the mower, but this is rarely the problem.
All of the information in this steering shaft replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Craftsman
Tools used: 3/4” socket, mallet, 3/8” socket, floor jack, pliers, 9/16” socket
All of the information in this steering shaft replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Craftsman
Tools used: 3/4” socket, mallet, 3/8” socket, floor jack, pliers, 9/16” socket
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the steering shaft on your riding mower make sure the engine has cooled the ignition switch is in the “off” position and the key has been removed.
2
We recommend performing this procedure with little or no fuel in the tank.
3
Confirm that the mower deck is at its lowest position and that the clutch actuator lever is in the “off” position.
4
Now remove the retaining pins securing the support arms and detach the arms to release the mower deck from the frame.
5
Next, release the deck belt from the engine pulley and the belt guides.
6
Detach the clutch cable from the retainer and slide the deck out from under the frame.
7
Pull off the steering wheel cover and use a three-quarter inch socket to loosen and unthread the mounting nut securing the steering wheel.
8
Remove the nut and washer then pull off the wheel.
9
You can use a mallet to help loosen the adaptor then pull the adaptor off.
10
Now lift up the hood and use a 3/8th inch socket to help unthread the fuel tank mounting bolts.
11
With the bolts removed, set the tank aside.
12
Use a floor jack to lift up the front end of the mower.
13
Use pliers to remove the spring clip securing the steering shaft.
14
Use a 9/16th inch socket to loosen and unthread the steering support mounting bolts.
15
Slide off the steering support and washer then remove the old shaft.
16
You’re now ready to install the new steering shaft.
17
Insert the new shaft through the steering plate and position it in the housing.
18
Slide on the support and the washer.
19
Realign the support and replace the mounting bolts.
20
Slide the shaft up through the bushing in the console and reinsert the spring clip to secure.
21
Lower the front end of the mower.
22
Reposition the fuel tank and secure it with the mounting bolts.
23
Lower the hood.
24
Reposition the steering wheel adaptor on the steering shaft.
25
Align the steering wheel on the adaptor then secure it with the nut and washer.
26
Snap on the steering wheel cover.
27
Slide the mower deck back under the frame.
28
Secure the clutch cable in the retainer.
29
Align the deck belt on the engine pulley and the belt guides.
30
Reposition the support arms and secure them using the washers where applicable and the retaining pins.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the steering shaft assembly on Craftsman riding lawn mowers. The most common reason for replacing the steering shaft is when the steering wheel will not turn the mower, but this is rarely the problem.
All of the information in this steering shaft replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Craftsman
Tools used: 3/4” socket, mallet, 3/8” socket, floor jack, pliers, 9/16” socket
All of the information in this steering shaft replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Craftsman
Tools used: 3/4” socket, mallet, 3/8” socket, floor jack, pliers, 9/16” socket
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the steering shaft on your riding mower make sure the engine has cooled the ignition switch is in the “off” position and the key has been removed.
2
We recommend performing this procedure with little or no fuel in the tank.
3
Confirm that the mower deck is at its lowest position and that the clutch actuator lever is in the “off” position.
4
Now remove the retaining pins securing the support arms and detach the arms to release the mower deck from the frame.
5
Next, release the deck belt from the engine pulley and the belt guides.
6
Detach the clutch cable from the retainer and slide the deck out from under the frame.
7
Pull off the steering wheel cover and use a three-quarter inch socket to loosen and unthread the mounting nut securing the steering wheel.
8
Remove the nut and washer then pull off the wheel.
9
You can use a mallet to help loosen the adaptor then pull the adaptor off.
10
Now lift up the hood and use a 3/8th inch socket to help unthread the fuel tank mounting bolts.
11
With the bolts removed, set the tank aside.
12
Use a floor jack to lift up the front end of the mower.
13
Use pliers to remove the spring clip securing the steering shaft.
14
Use a 9/16th inch socket to loosen and unthread the steering support mounting bolts.
15
Slide off the steering support and washer then remove the old shaft.
16
You’re now ready to install the new steering shaft.
17
Insert the new shaft through the steering plate and position it in the housing.
18
Slide on the support and the washer.
19
Realign the support and replace the mounting bolts.
20
Slide the shaft up through the bushing in the console and reinsert the spring clip to secure.
21
Lower the front end of the mower.
22
Reposition the fuel tank and secure it with the mounting bolts.
23
Lower the hood.
24
Reposition the steering wheel adaptor on the steering shaft.
25
Align the steering wheel on the adaptor then secure it with the nut and washer.
26
Snap on the steering wheel cover.
27
Slide the mower deck back under the frame.
28
Secure the clutch cable in the retainer.
29
Align the deck belt on the engine pulley and the belt guides.
30
Reposition the support arms and secure them using the washers where applicable and the retaining pins.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Steering Shaft Assembly
$53.99
Total$0.00
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