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Repair on John Deere LA125 Stubby 11-20-2009
Posted by Stubby on November 20, 2009, 9:43 am
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How can I replace the spur gear on the bottom of the steering shaft of
my lawn tractor. I've got the shaft apart except for the two bushings
that carry the shaft through the horizontal plate that supports the
steering mechanism. To get the shaft out requires getting the
bushings out, but how? Do I squeeze them? Is there a groove in the
shaft such that I must expand the bushings? John Deere told me to
talk to the local dealer but he wants to sell me an $80 transport,
service at $100/hour and the expensive parts. I can't afford any more
than the parts! Please advise.

Posted by EXT on November 20, 2009, 11:45 am
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> How can I replace the spur gear on the bottom of the steering shaft of
> my lawn tractor. I've got the shaft apart except for the two bushings
> that carry the shaft through the horizontal plate that supports the
> steering mechanism. To get the shaft out requires getting the
> bushings out, but how? Do I squeeze them? Is there a groove in the
> shaft such that I must expand the bushings? John Deere told me to
> talk to the local dealer but he wants to sell me an $80 transport,
> service at $100/hour and the expensive parts. I can't afford any more
> than the parts! Please advise.

When I need help with any repairs to my JD, I talk to the dealer parts
department. They are great and can supply diagrams and such from their
catalogues.


Posted by Stubby on November 21, 2009, 10:13 am
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> > How can I replace the spur gear on the bottom of the steering shaft of
> > my lawn tractor. =A0I've got the shaft apart except for the two bushing=
s
> > that carry the shaft through the horizontal plate that supports the
> > steering mechanism. =A0 To get the shaft out requires getting the
> > bushings out, but how? =A0Do I squeeze them? =A0Is there a groove in th=
e
> > shaft such that I must expand the bushings? =A0John Deere told me to
> > talk to the local dealer but he wants to sell me an $80 transport,
> > service at $100/hour and the expensive parts. =A0I can't afford any mor=
e
> > than the parts! =A0Please advise.
>
> When I need help with any repairs to my JD, I talk to the dealer parts
> department. They are great and can supply diagrams and such from their
> catalogues.

But the Service guy clearly didn't know how to remove the gear/
bushings. The guys at the parts counter said the would sell me parts
but Service guy is the one to tell me how.

Posted by rb on November 21, 2009, 3:47 pm
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Go here and post for good advice:

www.weekendfreedommachines.com



Posted by Stubby on November 22, 2009, 12:36 pm
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> Go here and post for good advice:
>
> www.weekendfreedommachines.com

That site is a good source of parts and manuals (at a price).

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