Steering Popping and cracking

[chukat]

I have a Craftsman T3000 steering shaft stripped and sector. I replaced both and the bushing. and it still slipping and popping. Am I missing something I need to replace? Thanks

 

[slomo]

You have two of these doing the same thing? LOL

 

[MParr]

Have you jacked it up and manipulated the steering assembly by hand. I'm talking about getting down there and turning the front wheels by hand?

 

[chukat]

Yes I've done all that. It seems like the shaft size and bushing are not the right sizes.

 

[StarTech]

We need the true model number from the darn serial number tag. The T3000 was made by both Husqvarna and MTD. And MTD steering can be a little tricky to repair.

 

[chukat]

13yx79kt011

 

[StarTech]

Okay that is actually a 2015 Troy-bilt Horse XP (in Craftsman dress) mower which is a MTD.

When you changed the fan steering gear did you also replace the spacer bushing for the bolt that goes the center? They do wear out.

Then the center bolt which is a 3/8-16 x 1 fully threaded needs changing out to one that a long enough unthreaded section to go thru the spacer bushing. The reason here that the threads gets smushed and then fan is free to move off center. It doesn't take a whole lot to cause problems. And this hoping the frame hole for this bolt isn't wallowed out.

Spacer/Bushing is PN 750-06192A

Also since things now slipping again make the steering gear didn't get damage. Mtd makes these by press forming the gear which an easily damage gear. I wish Oregon made the 21" steering shaft but they don't as their gear is machined and much more durable.

Now the rest of the steering components need to be lubed good so it moves freely. But don't any oil or grease on the gear teeth of the fan or the shaft gears. Just causes dirt/trash get stuck in there.

 

[chukat]

Sorry I sent the wrong one. I thought it was the Craftsman. The Craftsman Mo. is 247.273300