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Steering Shaft, 5/8 738P07154
OEM part for: MTD
Part Number: 738P07154
$56.78
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This Steering Shaft, 5/8 will fit the following 546 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
This part replaces obsolete part #: 938-05078, 738-05078
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The site is easy to use and many parts are available. One problem is when you click on parts and diagrams you do not get a diagram. One must go to the Troy Built site, find the diagram, then the part number and then back to your parts list. Other than that, the parts I have ordered are the correct fit.
Albert -
September 2, 2022
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Not an easy fix
The old part had made a hole in the frame from wab..bling too much so we had to fix the hole before we could get the new part in...old part required almost a total disassembly of everything to get it out...was a bigger chore than thought
Anonymous -
August 14, 2021
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Easy repair.. great delivery time!
The steering shaft was the one I needed. Great experience with this company!
Guest -
September 11, 2020
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Worked well
Mower working like new. Great experience with replacementparts. Highly recommended
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July 2, 2020
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Worked as expected
Part arrive in fantastic condition, packing was excellent very pleased with what I received. Thank you
Guest -
October 16, 2019
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Steering shaft
This part should include the replacement hex bushing. Not included, not even mentioned by the phone rep. No instructions or directions either. Huge pain to install the part.
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May 5, 2020
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Forever
Part was fine. Went together well and works great. I just couldnt believe how long it took to receive it. It is a hood thing the grass wasnt grow due to lack of rain. It took at least 17-18 days to come in. Not counting Sundays. That was pretty disappointing. I need some more parts but not sure if I am ordering from yall again.
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October 8, 2019
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the gear on the end of the shaft straight spline or angled?
Mike
for model number 13AX79BT011
asked on 2023-05-15
Hello Mike, Thank you for your inquiry. We show the splines on the gear are angled. We hope this helps.
eReplacementParts Team May 15, 2023
I am told I need a bushing with this shaft...can I get a bushing incl. or does it not call for bushing...
Zebedee
for model number 247203724
asked on 2023-05-05
Hi Zebedee,
Thank you for your question. The steer gear cog comes with shaft 738P07154 and there is a flange bearing 741-04124 at the bottom. We hope this helps!
eReplacementParts Team May 05, 2023
I need to purchase the steering gear cog in bottom of steering shaft, stripped. I also need any bearing/bushings that go at the top or bottom of the shaft. They are loose as hell.
Scott
for model number 13WM77KS011
asked on 2022-06-16
Hello Scott, thank you for writing. The steer Gear Cog comes with shaft 738P07154 and there is a Flange Bearing 741-04124 at the bottom. If you need help placing an order, customer service is open 7 days a week. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you.
eReplacementParts Team June 16, 2022
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Gear on the bottom of the steering shaft stripped after the upper and lower bearings wore and allowed shaft to no longer contact sector gear as designed
John - September 2, 2021
👍 3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Power Drill, Socket set, Wrench Set, Drill bits
Removed hood, to keep from shutting at the most inopportune time
Disassembled dash after removing the steering wheel
Removed screw from bottom of the steering shaft
Removed shaft and both worn bearings
Reassembled in reverse order with new bearings and steering shaft
Discharge chute was not exact fit, requires drilling 2 new holes in the deck and new mounting bolts
Throttle cable r and r straight forward
Disassembled dash after removing the steering wheel
Removed screw from bottom of the steering shaft
Removed shaft and both worn bearings
Reassembled in reverse order with new bearings and steering shaft
Discharge chute was not exact fit, requires drilling 2 new holes in the deck and new mounting bolts
Throttle cable r and r straight forward
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Steering shaft gear got worn down and had to replace
DAN - August 16, 2020
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver, Sawzall
Parts Used
I had to take off the deck and the transmission pulley gear to get a sawzall in to remove the screw holding the steering shaft to the frame. After this, I had to take apart the console to remove the shaft and gear. Parts were perfect and and replacement was quick. Greatly assisted by the schematics on the site.
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Steering gear had started to wear out and skipped badly, Lower dash was cracking.
Randy - November 12, 2020
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Butane Torch, Torx Wrenches
1. Disassembled dash and steering components. This is straight foreword but does require some time. Removing the mower deck may make this easier but I just jacked up the mower and lowered the front, leaving the back of the deck connected. The lower bolt on the steering shaft had to be heated to get it to break loose.
2. I first replace the Lower Dash, then the lower components of the steering assembly. When the parts in the lower steering assembly do wear out, the spacer allowed play in the steering assembly which will cause the lower gear on the steering shaft to wear out.
3. Next the steering shaft went into place and the upper dash went back together. I used anti-seize on everything.
4. On reassemble, I replaced the lower steering shaft Phillips head screw with a standard hex bolt to make removal easier next time.
5. Next was to ensure the front wheels were centered, adjust the steering linkage and install the steering wheel.
6. Then just raise the front of the deck and reconnect the linkage. Once the mower is off the jack, check/adjust the deck to ensure it is level, it should be OK.
I do recommend having the parts book with the expanded drawings, just to reference for the parts and the locations. It is not difficult, but I still took my time with it and could have probably shaved quite a bit of time off the project it the lower steering shaft screw wasn't locked up and required heat to break loose. Removing the mower deck completely may also give you a little more room to work, but is not necessary. Using one of those mower jacks that picks up the front end also makes this easier but anything to raise it and block it in place will work.
2. I first replace the Lower Dash, then the lower components of the steering assembly. When the parts in the lower steering assembly do wear out, the spacer allowed play in the steering assembly which will cause the lower gear on the steering shaft to wear out.
3. Next the steering shaft went into place and the upper dash went back together. I used anti-seize on everything.
4. On reassemble, I replaced the lower steering shaft Phillips head screw with a standard hex bolt to make removal easier next time.
5. Next was to ensure the front wheels were centered, adjust the steering linkage and install the steering wheel.
6. Then just raise the front of the deck and reconnect the linkage. Once the mower is off the jack, check/adjust the deck to ensure it is level, it should be OK.
I do recommend having the parts book with the expanded drawings, just to reference for the parts and the locations. It is not difficult, but I still took my time with it and could have probably shaved quite a bit of time off the project it the lower steering shaft screw wasn't locked up and required heat to break loose. Removing the mower deck completely may also give you a little more room to work, but is not necessary. Using one of those mower jacks that picks up the front end also makes this easier but anything to raise it and block it in place will work.
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steering gear
wilson - July 29, 2020
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
1. dropped blades, removed cotter pin, steering wheel
2. removed screw to steering shaft, removed shaft, gas tank
3. replaced steering shaft, gas tank
4. replaced cotter pin ...all done
5. cut the grass, made home association smile
2. removed screw to steering shaft, removed shaft, gas tank
3. replaced steering shaft, gas tank
4. replaced cotter pin ...all done
5. cut the grass, made home association smile
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Steering shaft
Thomas - October 24, 2017
👍 1 of 3 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Nutdriver, Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
Removed damaged steering shaft and replaced with new one. Wasn't difficult at all
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