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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairCraftsman Riding Lawn Mower Steering Spindle, Right #583512901
Craftsman Riding Lawn Mower Steering Spindle, Right #583512901
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$35.01Estimated Savings
$112.5003:11
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the right steering spindle on a Craftsman riding lawn mower. The most common reason for replacing the steering spindle is when the spindle is bent, causing the mower to not steer straight.
All of the information for this right steering spindle replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Craftsman
Tools needed: floor jack, large flat-head screwdriver
All of the information for this right steering spindle replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Craftsman
Tools needed: floor jack, large flat-head screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the right side steering spindle on your riding mower make sure the ignition switch is in the “off” position and the key has been removed.
2
Use a floor jack to lift up the front end of the mower.
3
Next, pull the dust cap off of the front right wheel.
4
Use a large flathead screwdriver to help pry the e-clip off.
5
Remove the outer washers and pull off the wheel.
6
Slide off the inner washer.
7
Next, use half-inch wrench and a 9/16th inch socket to remove the mounting nut securing the short steering link to the spindle arm.
8
Detach the link.
9
Remove the dust cap and use the large flathead screwdriver to help pry off the e-clip securing the spindle to the front axle.
10
Slide out the old spindle.
11
Prepare the new steering spindle for installation by sliding the lower washer onto the shaft.
12
Now insert the shaft through the bottom of the front axle.
13
Position the washer and secure the spindle with the e-clip.
14
Reattach the short steering link to the spindle arm.
15
Align the washer on the mounting bolt then thread and tighten the nut.
16
Replace the dust cap.
17
Slide the inner washer onto the spindle followed by the wheel.
18
Slide on the outer washers and secure the wheel with the e-clip.
19
Replace the dust cap and lower the front end of the mower.
20
With the repair completed, inject some grease into the fittings to keep the spindle and wheel assembly moving freely.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the right steering spindle on a Craftsman riding lawn mower. The most common reason for replacing the steering spindle is when the spindle is bent, causing the mower to not steer straight.
All of the information for this right steering spindle replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Craftsman
Tools needed: floor jack, large flat-head screwdriver
All of the information for this right steering spindle replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Craftsman
Tools needed: floor jack, large flat-head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the right side steering spindle on your riding mower make sure the ignition switch is in the “off” position and the key has been removed.
2
Use a floor jack to lift up the front end of the mower.
3
Next, pull the dust cap off of the front right wheel.
4
Use a large flathead screwdriver to help pry the e-clip off.
5
Remove the outer washers and pull off the wheel.
6
Slide off the inner washer.
7
Next, use half-inch wrench and a 9/16th inch socket to remove the mounting nut securing the short steering link to the spindle arm.
8
Detach the link.
9
Remove the dust cap and use the large flathead screwdriver to help pry off the e-clip securing the spindle to the front axle.
10
Slide out the old spindle.
11
Prepare the new steering spindle for installation by sliding the lower washer onto the shaft.
12
Now insert the shaft through the bottom of the front axle.
13
Position the washer and secure the spindle with the e-clip.
14
Reattach the short steering link to the spindle arm.
15
Align the washer on the mounting bolt then thread and tighten the nut.
16
Replace the dust cap.
17
Slide the inner washer onto the spindle followed by the wheel.
18
Slide on the outer washers and secure the wheel with the e-clip.
19
Replace the dust cap and lower the front end of the mower.
20
With the repair completed, inject some grease into the fittings to keep the spindle and wheel assembly moving freely.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Wheel Spindle
$35.01
Total$0.00
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