John Deere Steering Gear Replacement LA105

[@mrrallyeman389]

GREAT VIDEO I DIDN'T REALISE THAT THE PLASTIC INSERTS WERE REPLACEABLE 👍

[@parkerbirch5286]

They also have brass ones

[@charleskozak4102]

I've replaced mine a couple of times...I have an L108. The second time, I was replacing the drag links for the rest of the steering.

[@parkerbirch5286]

Try keeping more air in the front tires its easy on everything..

[@mrbill8542]

A little never seize or grease would sure help!

[@parkerbirch5286]

He wont have it long enough to make a difference

[@bribri2694]

I am in the middle of this and I found it’s much easier to loosen the bolts on the fan gear by taking the lock throttle peddle clamp off and loosening the bar that attaches to it. Then take the four bolts off the place so you can get your hands on the nuts on the back. I could not get those nuts loose on my 20 year tractor. I am waiting on the new parts to arrive. Hope it helps anyone looking at this.

[@gordbaker896]

At 6:20 there is another shaft bushing that can be replaced. Older models have a hex Oil-lite bushing which I prefer. I always grease those. The pinion gears usually wear on one end and can be reversed if you drill out the end slightly.

[@Biokemist-o3k]

Awesome , that is great. You are completely right when you say that none of this can be seen until you disassemble the system. Are there any better systems that exist on maybe an older tractor that uses a real gearbox? A Vega gearbox is always good but they are expensive.That is what Taryl used on his mini jeep build. Here is an off the wall question. I just found a Bobcat (Ransome) walk behind mower to rebuild and hopefully use before I sell it. Are there any sources for belts that are inexpensive that you know about? It has dual belt pulleys.

[@X-American]

I have a S180 54 inch. Does this part fit? I can't find any that specifically lost the S180

[@liljoeii6091]

They make sure the parts were out on that front end don't they I heard the Craftsman Magnum 6000 GT supposed to wear out the same way I don't know if it's true you might be able to tell me thank you for the video

[@tmanmudder_tylerc]

Thats explains alot about teeths, smack together and bashings. Can you use nut or something as bushings?

[@parkerbirch5286]

Can you use nut or something as bushings? What in theeeeeeeeee hell are you asking? NO

[@jimgrady7458]

I had to do this a few months ago. I did the usual, watch a YT video or two all of which described a procedure similar to yours. Getting those nuts back on the bolts was a real feat of hand gymnastics and my knuckles were worse for wear. I didn't expect it to be that difficult and after it was done I wondered if it would've been quicker and easier to drop the plate on which the fan gear is bolted. Is there any reason not to do it that way?

[@Prog27801]

How has this held up for you. Seeing reviews that the after market wear out pretty quick

[@ZacharyLVL15262]

Check your bushings - I had the lower one break at its base and it shoved the bushing up the steering column out of place and caused to much play and the gear stripped.

[@tkskagen]

Another Great Video RCG!

[@parkerbirch5286]

What are you guys, cousins?

[@Robbie..Ha-Navi]

Dyna has a steering a little like that, . but better of course. . i tie the wheels together with a tie rod, . i run 4 wheeler tires up front. mostly deflated. it works so well with the read swing arm, i wont change to IFS. when your givin her the gundy in 4th, she waddles and digs in. ... Torque ...

[@idratherfeedturtles]

Thank You ❤

[@robertrabhudsonhornet5869]

What my though on that type of steering is ok for round the Yard its just my opinion but I would rather use rack & pinion that would fit on a go kart's

[@parkerbirch5286]

Sorry riding lawn mower only..

[@handydantheman8030]

That gear just slid right off for you - from the steering shaft - mine is stuck on there - any idea? wd 40? I'm going to just flip mine around until I can get the kit

[@davidl2281]

I didn't think u could flip the gear around because of the gear design, several videos I have heard people say that, I tried mine and couldn't flip gear, I guess maybe you could grind grooves out on gear, idk. Did you have luck flipping yours?

[@handydantheman8030]

@@davidl2281 it doesn’t work that great especially if the bushings are worn. I bought a whole new kit and it’s working great now.

[@handydantheman8030]

BTW @@davidl2281 Make sure if you replace the parts you tighten everything up very well. I was having slipping issues in the steering and come to find out the nut holding the gear to the steering wheel was loose - I tightened it and it's working good but I bet I have to replace it sooner now than later.

[@StMaartenIslandBoy]

Good job

[@parkerbirch5286]

Only because you dont know what a bad job is.

[@Redneckmowers]

Bah don’t need steering just lean 😂

[@parkerbirch5286]

I gotta ride with you!

[@Redneckmowers]

@@parkerbirch5286 yes 😂

[@Gmcworrior1]

Aaaaah! The furby moved!!

[@philliphall5198]

Air chisel will remove plastic bushings fast

[@parkerbirch5286]

And is fun!

[@georgewallace3106]

I replaced the steering arms when I did my john Deere LA 175 along with everything else and half way through the mowing season they failed so I put the original one back on. That design is terrible.

[@parkerbirch5286]

John Deere is about as good as it gets. Try keeping a little more air in the front tires its easier on everything.

[@philliphall5198]

It’s just a cost to mowe anymore, cheap parts don’t help so oil or grease them often

[@parkerbirch5286]

Good call garth

[@robertmailhos8159]

A mtd style of the steering mechanism oh no that's not a great thing

[@parkerbirch5286]

Yeah but he'll be filming it if it brakes. We don't like to see it happen but, we all wanna be there when it does.

[@robertmailhos8159]

@@parkerbirch5286 okay 👍

[@davidl2281]

This is a terrible design by John Deere in my opinion, the pivot bolt in front of pinion gear is metal to metal,if u get it too tight it will barely move, but too loose n all kinds of play causing it to wear out faster, but good video by you. Thanks.