How to Repair Broken Steering John Deere Lawn Tractor. L, LA, D, E and S series

[@gordbaker896]

Well Done Sir. Note the Pinion is worn on one end of the teeth. Drill out the {round/smooth end ) down to the splines and invert the gear. Make sure Sector gear teeth lean downward. Cut out a good piece of the old gear and have it welded on top of the new one at the Centre of the Sector to double gear contact.. Works great. Use a Bronze Oil-lite bushing on the bottom of the shaft instead of the plastic one.

[@tmjoutdoors9486]

Thank you for making this video. I was able to complete the work myself and save some $$.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Glad to hear! Thank you for sharing and the kind comment :)

[@deancarder5829]

I've done that repair. You made it look easier than it is. Excellent work!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Thanks Dean, putting back the nuts for the gear plate bolts were challenging for me but the job is done and now on video. I have been waiting a while for one of these to come in. Just remember to keep the front wheels at maximum pressure (normally 14psi) to keep the stress off the steering gears and they will last a long time. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@ganash11]

The square plate above the Steering Gear is held on by 4 bolts ( 2 on each side) and the Pedal that has a Star washer holding it and you can Drop the whole section down after you remove the small steering gear. It will also allow you to Clean Out all the Junk that builds Up on top. I find it much easier and really if you have to lay under on your Back. Otherwise I think your video's are Great, You're a Good Mechanic for sure!

[@Thedeadbird8]

Another excellent video, thank you! I've fixed a Honda and now my John Deere watching your videos.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Glad to hear my videos are helping you. Thank you for watching and the kind comment.

[@watermanone7567]

Very nice job. Do you ever put Lithium grease or dry lube on the wear points. Thanks for the video.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Thank you! No real need for any lubricant. They are designed to work without. The reason why most gears fail is due to low front tire pressure making the steering work very hard.

[@tommywwalden1599]

Hey Johnson's SE, This is a great video show how to replace the steering part! I have a JD D110 (6yrs old) and I will most likely be doing this work to mine in the next couple of years. thx, tommy

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Tommy, Thank you! Just a tip, Keep your front tire pressure up to put less stress on the steering so you do not have to perform the job sooner then later. The customer that had this issue, had one front tire that was always going flat and I do believe it failed sooner because of driving it around on the flat front tire.

[@watermanone7567]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Excellent point.

[@tommywwalden1599]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines I much appreciate your response and words of wisdom!!! 🙏👌💯👋........thx, tww

[@tomfrederick6083]

Another very helpful video. My steering on my D130 is suddenly difficult to turn this year. I lubed the xercs on the front end, which helped a little bit, but it still seems a bit stiff. Now that I know what to look for I'll pull the deck and see if everything is aligned properly. I am guessing lubing the rack and pinion would be a great way to get dirt stuck in there.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Correct, do not grease the gears. Grease the front axle. Check all of the gears at the bottom steering column and a big one that most people miss when you say “it’s hard to steer”check the front tire pressure!!! Normally max on the front are 14psi. I put them at 16psi to help the steering and I do know that tires may look inflated but when you check them there normally all low unless your performing regularly maintenance:)

[@williammoore5924]

Great job. Your always so detailed and helpful for us beginners. Thank You

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I'm glad my videos are helpful and thank you for the kind comment! I try to make them as clear as I can to make them easy to follow! Please give this video a like and share my channel to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated!

[@stevenf1953]

I had to laugh, (tapping on it will break it loose.) Bam Bam Bam Bam Bam Bam. LOL I was thinking beat the ---- out of it. LOL. great video as always. keep up the good work. No telling how many people you help every day.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Thanks Steven, :)

[@joe78377]

Thank you Brad...As always, Great job..Very informative..

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Thanks Joe!

[@brucerobertson2245]

Thanks once again for the second job today. Took out transmission for overhaul and steering was getting well worn plus new drive belt so all together. Watching your clear and uncomplicated series has taken the stress off the job 🧐

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad they were helpful and thank you again for the kind comment!

[@tonycross9074]

Great video as always,Thanks Pal!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Thanks Tony!

[@lorenzathms]

Man this is the best video...I was dreading replacing this part but after this video I'm pumped....

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Just take your time and you do fine!! Thank you for watching and commenting. Please give this video a like to help the channel and share my channel with friends. It would be greatly appreciated!

[@jafo68]

Great video. Thanks for the step by step. Definitely will watch again when I change mine out in a week or so.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Take your time and you’ll be fine! Thank you for watching and the kind comment!

[@jimstelljes3925]

I like your detailed instructions.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Jim, Thank you!

[@michaelmccullough9668]

Did you use a half inch impact drive or three eight impact drive?

[@Redbeardedrunner]

Awesome video, thanks man. My steering is shot on my JD. So I know how to fix it now

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment. Please give this video a like and share my channel with your friends to help the channel grow. It would be greatly appreciated! Thank you for watching:)

[@timcolton4680]

Question - Did you remove the gas & oil before hoisting that up ?

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

If your hoisting the machine, No need to drain engine oil but I would recommend making sure there is minimal fuel in tank. I did not drain the fuel.

[@GrandIsleZoning]

awesome...thanks!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment. Please give this video a like and share my channel to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated! Thank you for watching.

[@jamesrooney7689]

thank you for sharing

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I'm glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and the kind comment.

[@MrMarkleuzinger]

Great instructional video! Keep up the great work!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Thanks Mark, will do :)

[@neilmccartney6573]

Honestly if you undo the four bolts holding the square plate that everything bolts to it’s simple to get to those nuts etc , I’ve just done it ,,,, on my back ,, also if you get the lot cheaper China versions think again ,, the metal hardening is rubbish they wear out in a matter of weeks ,,, go to John Deer shops expensive but there is a reason ..

[@josephhartman3880]

Will this work for a LT133?

[@joe78377]

Nice job hero. Well made.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Thanks Joe! Thank you for watching and the kind comment.

[@tomstradinger5958]

Others took mounting plate off tractor nice all easy access

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Tom, no need too but everyone has there own way. What ever works for you. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@MrSimonious]

Easier to just take the bottom plate off… only 4 10mm bolts, 2 either side. That way you can work the whole unit off the machine

[@donlang3109]

Have a John Deere Sabre lawn tractor. Need the pinion gear replaced as the steering is loose. Where would I get the part as John Deere no longer has it. Machine is 20 yrs old

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

If you have the part number, search the internet. If that doesn’t work you may need to track down a used one off of a junked machine if you can fined one.

[@michaelnorth7796]

Have you ever come across a stripped steering shaft? I am trying to do this repair on my mower as I have bought it second hand and noticed sometimes the steering wheel will turn without moving the tyres, found your video and ordered the parts but when trying to undo the gear on the steering shaft I have noticed the previous owner has used the wrong nut on the gear (21mm) and it is stripped really badly and not done up even half way which is why the steering is playing up, have you ever come across this ? And if so how did you fix it ? Thankyou and love the videos 😁

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

You will need to either run a die over the threads after removing the nut or replace the steering shaft. I personally have never had to do that. If it was going out of my shop, I most likely would replace the shaft and nut just to make sure it is correct.

[@robertmailhos8159]

So this will cover the repairing for the steering on a John Deere LT mower 🙄🙄??

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Not the LT series. I have all series in the description that this video will work with.

[@robertmailhos8159]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines okay thanks for letting me know about that matter young man 😎

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Thank you for watching and supporting my channel!

[@robertmailhos8159]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines any time young man 😎👍 oh by the way I see it looks like you are in a New shop

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Yes I am in my new shop. If you go to mt website site www.johnsonssmallengines.com/ and go to the contact page, then shoot me a e-mail address, I will send you some pictures. I have been quiet about it and I can relay more to you on a email or phone call if you would like. I really like the shop. Its small but I am trying to grow my You-Tube channel and have less interaction with the public. I would really like to just work on the channel but my content come from customers.

[@dandan8333]

My Pinon is solid onto the shaft... tried to beat on it and a little heat. Any suggestions? TY

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

It’s hard to give you that kind of advice and worrying that you may ruin the shaft but I have on occasions had to install the nut and then smacked the nut to get the gear to move. Also I used a lot of PB blaster which works very well. The heat will also help a lot. If it does not come off, you will have to figure out how to cut off the steering shaft out and replace it. I have been doing this over 30 years and never had to do that so I was suggest soaking with PB blaster as long as you can hold out, maybe soak it every few hours for an afternoon then try on the morning. Whatever works for you.

[@robertyoung9467]

Thank you

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

You're welcome :)

[@robertyoung9467]

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[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@Alexandre-iq8lp]

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[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@ctech01]

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[@daviebroy9174]

The engineering that went into this steering system were just poor. We have changed these parts 6 or 7 times in the last 5 years. Somes i get 1.5 seasons out of it and sometimes they wear back out within a month. It makes no sense. The gear doesnt sit deep enough into that rack and it causes it to slip. After a few times of slipping, its ruined. Ill be fixing it one last time and selling it. Not worth the hassle

[@davidl2281]

I didn't even realize you are missing a hand until about halfway through, you made it look easy, I'm struggling with two hands. It just seems like there is too much play in the steering plate gear, but if u tighten it down or add a washer it barely moves, anyway great video, thanks.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad it was helpful and I hope you figure it out. I was born without the hand so I know no other way. That alone is a blessing. Positive thinking will get the job done.