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This is a genuine replacement part manufactured for lawn tractors. The steering gear is a cresent shaped metal plate that connects the drag links. The steering shaft has a steering pinion gear at the end, and rolls against this steering gear. When the steering shaft turns it moves the pinion, which turns this steering gear moving the drag links in the direction of the turn. It is recommended to inspect the pinion gear when replacing the steering gear, because damage to one gear can cause damage to the other. The steering gear is sold individually, and the pinion is available separately.
Additional recommended pats:
• Steering Pinion Gear, part number: 717-1554
Gear-steering 717-1550F
OEM part for: MTD
Part Number: 717-1550F
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- Classification: Part
- Weight: 1.27 lbs.
- Shipping: Ships Worldwide
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This Gear-steering will fit the following 1044 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
This item works with the following types of products:
- Lawn Tractor Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 717-1550, 717-1550C, 917-1550E, 717-1550A, 717-1550B, 717-1550D, 717-1550E
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Steering pinion gear was stripped out. Tractor would not turn right.
Kirk - September 3, 2018
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Hard
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set
Getting to the to the bolts on the pinion gear requires removing side bolts of deck it is mounted on to get a wrench on it. Also replaced steering shaft bearing which was worn and allowing for the slippage and wear on pinion gear.
Blow and wash out underside to make work easier.
Blow and wash out underside to make work easier.
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Steering gear connection to tie-rod broke.
Richard - September 24, 2017
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
1. Lift the rear of the mower and insert the jack stands to hold up.
2. Remove the mower deck and slide out.
3. Disconnect the tie-rod ends from the steering gear.
4. Removed 4 side screws holding the plate that steering gear connects to.
5. Drain the gas tank.
6. Unbolt 4 bolts securing the gas tank and lift out the gas tank.
7. Backup the hex head bolt below the gas tank and unscrew the nut on the lower plate.
8. Remove the nut from the bottom of the steering wheel and push up the steering column to remove the pinion gear and the washer.
9. Remove screw securing PTO to drop PTO.
10. Use a socket and a box end wrench as a backup on bolts securing the steering gear. Need to tilt the plate to get to the bolts to backup to remove nuts.
11. Reassembled in reverse order.
12. Replaced the plastic pieces on the ends of the tie-rods through which the lock nuts secure the tie-rods to the steering gear.
2. Remove the mower deck and slide out.
3. Disconnect the tie-rod ends from the steering gear.
4. Removed 4 side screws holding the plate that steering gear connects to.
5. Drain the gas tank.
6. Unbolt 4 bolts securing the gas tank and lift out the gas tank.
7. Backup the hex head bolt below the gas tank and unscrew the nut on the lower plate.
8. Remove the nut from the bottom of the steering wheel and push up the steering column to remove the pinion gear and the washer.
9. Remove screw securing PTO to drop PTO.
10. Use a socket and a box end wrench as a backup on bolts securing the steering gear. Need to tilt the plate to get to the bolts to backup to remove nuts.
11. Reassembled in reverse order.
12. Replaced the plastic pieces on the ends of the tie-rods through which the lock nuts secure the tie-rods to the steering gear.
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The steering wheel keep loosing proper factory setting
Steve - November 28, 2016
👍 4 of 8 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Power Drill, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver, Shop light
Took the fuel tank out, took the deck off, took the drive belt off and dive pulley.
Took off the steering arms so I could remove the pinion and 11/9 steering guide.
I pulled the steering wheel up. It took about 2.5 hours to take off and reinstall
On a scale of 1-10, 10 being the toughest it was about a 6.
Took off the steering arms so I could remove the pinion and 11/9 steering guide.
I pulled the steering wheel up. It took about 2.5 hours to take off and reinstall
On a scale of 1-10, 10 being the toughest it was about a 6.
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