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This is a genuine Husqvarna and Poulan part for use with Lawn Tractors. The steering shaft kit contains the parts needed to connect the steering wheel to the sector gear. The most common reason for replacing the steering shaft is when the steering wheel will not turn the mower. Here is a list of tools that are needed to install the steering shaft are a 3/4” socket, mallet, 3/8” socket, floor jack, pliers, and a 9/16” socket.
Shaft Steering 587738904
OEM part for: Husqvarna
Part Number: 587738904
$41.09
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This Shaft Steering will fit the following 900 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
Husqvarna
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- Lawn Mower Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 440785, 5321947-46, 5870160-01, 587016002, 408219, 194746, 5324082-19, 532408219, 532194746
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October 14, 2023
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Great part
Arrived fast. Worked great. Mowers working fine so far.
Donna -
May 18, 2023
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Works
Hard to get all the parts off but easy to put back together. It even steers better than before. much smoother
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April 30, 2023
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Great price
Really easy to install.
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July 1, 2022
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worked well
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June 22, 2022
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Just what I needed.
Hard to find parts were readily available and shipped quickly at a reasonable price. Very easy repair with the directions provided. Will definitely use for any future needs.
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June 17, 2022
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Steering repaired
Better than original replacement part with metal lower bushing unlike plastic part it came with install a breeze with the kit. With new pinion and sector steers like new again.
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May 24, 2022
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Steering shaft kit
Came in on time fit like it should I don't have any problems with this company or parts
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May 18, 2022
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Worked like a new lawnmower
Lawnmower steers like a new one.
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May 11, 2022
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Steering shaft
Everything was great went together like it should and was better stuff than the original
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January 26, 2021
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Gear sector plate on steering was stripped in one place due to worn steering shaft bushes.
Mike - March 13, 2017
👍 12 of 12 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
Removed battery and holder, removed steering wheel from shaft, unbolted shroud that supports steering shaft from mower body, removed lower steering shaft clip, unbolted lower bracket, unbolted steering arm linkages, unbolted steering sector plate, slipped out steering shaft thru the bottom and reassembled reverse of above but the replacements were easier to assemble due to the steering shaft replacement not being a one piece like the original [a better design and an appreciated aftermarket upgrade!] And really appreciated the fast delivery of the parts from ereplacementparts.com I go to these guys first for all my lawn gear replacement needs and recommend them!!
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Steering gear worn out
William - May 21, 2017
👍 7 of 7 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Torx socket
Removed tie rods
Removed sector gear
Removed steering wheel
Removed steering shaft and bushing
Reassembled (reverse order)
Removed sector gear
Removed steering wheel
Removed steering shaft and bushing
Reassembled (reverse order)
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Lawn tractor would not turn left or right. Gear on shaft was stripped causing slippage.
Allen - April 27, 2017
👍 3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
Removed steering shaft ( Take pictures with phone to help remember where new parts go) installed new steering shaft. Not hard at all.
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Steering jumped
John - October 9, 2018
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
Removed deck and old steering rod and bushings. Replaced steering rod and bushings and put deck back on.
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Lawn Tractor steering was bad
Mike - February 17, 2018
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set
1. Removed steering wheel cap removed bolt and washer
2. Removed bolts on gear sector plate.
3. Removed tie rods from gear sector plate
4. Removed bolts from bushing
5. Removed steering shaft
6. Installed steering shaft
7. Installed bushing, and gear and Gear sector plate and retainer spring
8. Replaced new bolts and washers
9. Installed new washer and nut
10. Replaced steering cap, completed job
2. Removed bolts on gear sector plate.
3. Removed tie rods from gear sector plate
4. Removed bolts from bushing
5. Removed steering shaft
6. Installed steering shaft
7. Installed bushing, and gear and Gear sector plate and retainer spring
8. Replaced new bolts and washers
9. Installed new washer and nut
10. Replaced steering cap, completed job
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Steering shaft bushings worn out.
Joe - June 19, 2023
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set
Parts Used
Remove steering wheel and housing. Remove both bushings. Slide out steering shaft. Go back with new in reverse.
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pitman gear wore out on original steering shaft
Gary - July 4, 2022
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Wrench Set, socket set
Parts Used
Removed steering wheel cover, removed shaft retaining nut, removed steering wheel, removed shaft lock pin, hoisted front of tractor to remove original shaft. New shaft kit came with replaceable pitman gear making future repairs much easier and cheaper. Great fix for a common problem, someone should have thought about it years ago
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Lawn mower steering quit working
Craig - June 9, 2019
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Air impact, torx drivers, rubber hammer
Remove deck
Remove hood
Remove battery and tray
Remove steering wheel and shaft
Remove steering bushings.
Install everything back in reverse order.
Remove hood
Remove battery and tray
Remove steering wheel and shaft
Remove steering bushings.
Install everything back in reverse order.
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Mower transmission belt idler pulley failed and steering shaft gear was worn
William - October 19, 2017
👍 0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
Dropped the mower deck
Cleaned dust and debris out of the frame
Took a picture of the assembly for reassembly reference if needed
Removed the steering gear cover plate
Removed the rear steering connecting arms from the steering plate
Removed the steering gear plate
Removed the steering wheel and steering shaft
Removed the idler pulley and belt guards from the clutch housing and replaced it. Had to disconnect the belt tension spring from the idler pulley plate to ease assembly of the pulley to the plate.
Replaced the belt tension spring, 2 man job
Replaced trans belt from front to rear and reattached the belt guards
Attached steering shaft to cover plate and inserted the shaft into place from the bottom
Secured plate screws and installed steering wheel
Cleaned dust and debris out of the frame
Took a picture of the assembly for reassembly reference if needed
Removed the steering gear cover plate
Removed the rear steering connecting arms from the steering plate
Removed the steering gear plate
Removed the steering wheel and steering shaft
Removed the idler pulley and belt guards from the clutch housing and replaced it. Had to disconnect the belt tension spring from the idler pulley plate to ease assembly of the pulley to the plate.
Replaced the belt tension spring, 2 man job
Replaced trans belt from front to rear and reattached the belt guards
Attached steering shaft to cover plate and inserted the shaft into place from the bottom
Secured plate screws and installed steering wheel
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