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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairCraftsman Riding Lawn Mower Replacing Steering Sector Gear #583551401
Craftsman Riding Lawn Mower Replacing Steering Sector Gear #583551401
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$47.83Estimated Savings
$112.5006:37
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the steering sector gear on a Craftsman riding lawn mower. The most common reason for replacing the gear sector is when the lawn mower is hard to steer.
All of the information for this gear sector replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Craftsman
Tools needed: 3/8 inch socket, 9/16 inch socket, 1/2 inch socket, 15/16 inch socket, adjustable wrench, 1/2 inch wrench
All of the information for this gear sector replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Craftsman
Tools needed: 3/8 inch socket, 9/16 inch socket, 1/2 inch socket, 15/16 inch socket, adjustable wrench, 1/2 inch wrench
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the gear sector 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
Now lift up the hood and use a 3/8th inch socket to help unthread the fuel tank mounting bolts.
4
With the bolts removed, set the tank aside.
5
Now use a 9/16th inch socket to help loosen and unthread the steering support mounting bolts.
6
Feed a bungee cord under the brake rod and secure it to the frame to hold the rod in place.
7
Next, use a half-inch socket to help unthread the mounting bolts on both sides of the steering plate assembly.
8
With the bolts removed, detach the steering plate.
9
Use a three quarter inch socket and an adjustable wrench to loosen and unthread the nut and bolt securing the gear sector to the plate.
10
Remove the plate.
11
Lift off both bushings if still intact.
12
Now use a half-inch wrench and the 9/16th inch socket to unthread the mounting nut securing the left side steering link to the gear sector.
13
Unthread the nut to release the right side steering link and remove the old gear sector.
14
You’re now ready to install the new gear sector.
15
With the teeth facing downward, insert the left and right steering link mounting bolts through the bottom of the new gear sector.
16
Align the washers on the bolts then thread and tighten the mounting nuts to secure the links.
17
Slide the bushings over the nuts.
18
Insert the mounting bolt through the bottom of the gear sector, align the washer then reposition the steering plate.
19
Thread the mounting nut and tighten to secure the assembly.
20
Make sure the wheels are straight then reposition the steering plate assembly by aligning the notches with the brake rod bushings.
21
Replace the mounting bolts to secure.
22
Remember to secure the brackets with the bolts as well.
23
Remove the bungee cord.
24
Make sure the wheels are straight and the steering wheel is properly positioned.
25
Confirm that the shaft and support are in place then rethread and tighten the mounting bolts.
26
Reposition the fuel tank and secure it with the mounting bolts.
27
With the repair completed lower the hood and your riding mower should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the steering sector gear on a Craftsman riding lawn mower. The most common reason for replacing the gear sector is when the lawn mower is hard to steer.
All of the information for this gear sector replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Craftsman
Tools needed: 3/8 inch socket, 9/16 inch socket, 1/2 inch socket, 15/16 inch socket, adjustable wrench, 1/2 inch wrench
All of the information for this gear sector replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Craftsman
Tools needed: 3/8 inch socket, 9/16 inch socket, 1/2 inch socket, 15/16 inch socket, adjustable wrench, 1/2 inch wrench
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the gear sector 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
Now lift up the hood and use a 3/8th inch socket to help unthread the fuel tank mounting bolts.
4
With the bolts removed, set the tank aside.
5
Now use a 9/16th inch socket to help loosen and unthread the steering support mounting bolts.
6
Feed a bungee cord under the brake rod and secure it to the frame to hold the rod in place.
7
Next, use a half-inch socket to help unthread the mounting bolts on both sides of the steering plate assembly.
8
With the bolts removed, detach the steering plate.
9
Use a three quarter inch socket and an adjustable wrench to loosen and unthread the nut and bolt securing the gear sector to the plate.
10
Remove the plate.
11
Lift off both bushings if still intact.
12
Now use a half-inch wrench and the 9/16th inch socket to unthread the mounting nut securing the left side steering link to the gear sector.
13
Unthread the nut to release the right side steering link and remove the old gear sector.
14
You’re now ready to install the new gear sector.
15
With the teeth facing downward, insert the left and right steering link mounting bolts through the bottom of the new gear sector.
16
Align the washers on the bolts then thread and tighten the mounting nuts to secure the links.
17
Slide the bushings over the nuts.
18
Insert the mounting bolt through the bottom of the gear sector, align the washer then reposition the steering plate.
19
Thread the mounting nut and tighten to secure the assembly.
20
Make sure the wheels are straight then reposition the steering plate assembly by aligning the notches with the brake rod bushings.
21
Replace the mounting bolts to secure.
22
Remember to secure the brackets with the bolts as well.
23
Remove the bungee cord.
24
Make sure the wheels are straight and the steering wheel is properly positioned.
25
Confirm that the shaft and support are in place then rethread and tighten the mounting bolts.
26
Reposition the fuel tank and secure it with the mounting bolts.
27
With the repair completed lower the hood and your riding mower should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Sector Gear
$47.83
Total$0.00
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