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30-60 minutes
This item is available as an individual replacement part. The hex flange bearing goes between the steering shaft and the steering pinion gear. During replacement, it may require a wrench to help install this part correctly. It is made of a durable material and will require replacing if it breaks. This genuine item is supplied by the original equipment manufacturer for use with lawn mowers and lawn tractors made by Troy-Bilt, MTD, and Yard Machines.
Bearing-flange 741-04542A
OEM part for: Troy-Bilt, MTD, Yard Machines, Craftsman, Cub Cadet
Part Number: 741-04542A
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This Bearing-flange will fit the following 101 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 Mower Parts
- Lawn Tractor Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 741-04542
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Quick service and shipment. Everything as good as could be expected.
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This is exactly the part we needed to make the lawnmower as good as new!
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steering gears wore out
Marvin - August 26, 2022
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Wrench Set
remove and replace
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steering
daniel - April 12, 2019
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Adjustable Wrench
loose one nut the bottom of rod.
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Sloppy streering
George - April 7, 2019
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
Removed bearing plate. Removed connecting bolt on steering column. Replaced parts and re assembled.
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Steering wheel started clicking when turned to the right.
Dale - October 7, 2018
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set
1. Removed the nut on the steering column.
2. Pulled the steering wheel and column out a few inches.
3. Loosened the 2 nuts on the box around the gears and bearing.
4. Removed the Steering Pinion Gear and the Bearing.
5. Installed new Bearing and Steering Pinion Gear, making sure the steering wheel was straight.
6. Tightened the 2 nuts on the housing.
7. Tightened the nut on the steering column.
2. Pulled the steering wheel and column out a few inches.
3. Loosened the 2 nuts on the box around the gears and bearing.
4. Removed the Steering Pinion Gear and the Bearing.
5. Installed new Bearing and Steering Pinion Gear, making sure the steering wheel was straight.
6. Tightened the 2 nuts on the housing.
7. Tightened the nut on the steering column.
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