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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairCraftsman Riding Lawn Mower Pivot Bolt Replacement #532442147
Craftsman Riding Lawn Mower Pivot Bolt Replacement #532442147
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$10.09Estimated Savings
$112.5002:59
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the pivot bolt on a Craftsman riding lawn mower. The most common reasons for replacing the pivot bolt are when it is damaged or missing.
All of the information for this pivot bolt replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Craftsman, Ariens, Poulan
Tools needed: 5/8 inch socket, 9/16 inch socket, ½ inch wrench
All of the information for this pivot bolt replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Craftsman, Ariens, Poulan
Tools needed: 5/8 inch socket, 9/16 inch socket, ½ inch wrench
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace a pivot bolt 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 short steering link to the steering spindle and the pivot plate.
3
With the nuts and washers removed, pull the link free.
4
Next, unthread the mounting nut to release the steering link from the plate.
5
Use a 5/8th inch socket to unthread the pivot bolt.
6
With the bolt unthreaded, you can detach the pivot plate.
7
Remove the old bolt from the plate – be aware this may require some effort.
8
You’re now ready to install the new pivot bolt.
9
Slide a washer onto the bolt then insert the bolt through the pivot plate.
10
Now slide the second washer on
11
Realign the plate on the axle then thread and tighten the bolt to secure.
12
Insert the steering link mounting bolt through the bottom of the plate.
13
Slide on the washer then thread and tighten the mounting nut.
14
Reinstall the short steering link by inserting the mounting bolts through the pivot plate and steering spindle – make sure the link bends to the front.
15
Align the washers on the bolts then thread and tighten the mounting nuts to secure the link.
16
To keep the pivot assembly moving freely, inject some grease into the fitting.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the pivot bolt on a Craftsman riding lawn mower. The most common reasons for replacing the pivot bolt are when it is damaged or missing.
All of the information for this pivot bolt replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Craftsman, Ariens, Poulan
Tools needed: 5/8 inch socket, 9/16 inch socket, ½ inch wrench
All of the information for this pivot bolt replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Craftsman, Ariens, Poulan
Tools needed: 5/8 inch socket, 9/16 inch socket, ½ inch wrench
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace a pivot bolt 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 short steering link to the steering spindle and the pivot plate.
3
With the nuts and washers removed, pull the link free.
4
Next, unthread the mounting nut to release the steering link from the plate.
5
Use a 5/8th inch socket to unthread the pivot bolt.
6
With the bolt unthreaded, you can detach the pivot plate.
7
Remove the old bolt from the plate – be aware this may require some effort.
8
You’re now ready to install the new pivot bolt.
9
Slide a washer onto the bolt then insert the bolt through the pivot plate.
10
Now slide the second washer on
11
Realign the plate on the axle then thread and tighten the bolt to secure.
12
Insert the steering link mounting bolt through the bottom of the plate.
13
Slide on the washer then thread and tighten the mounting nut.
14
Reinstall the short steering link by inserting the mounting bolts through the pivot plate and steering spindle – make sure the link bends to the front.
15
Align the washers on the bolts then thread and tighten the mounting nuts to secure the link.
16
To keep the pivot assembly moving freely, inject some grease into the fitting.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Bolt
$10.09
Total$0.00
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