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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.
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