Steering Failure on Troy Bilt TB30 Rear Engine Riding Mower!

In this video I go through replacing the rack and pinion gear on the Troy Bilt TB30 Rear Engine Mower. This will be the same job on the craftsman version of this and the murray as well.
When buying a new part be sure to check your model number for a fit. The part number I got from www.partstree.com is 753-11064B. It's better if you replace the whole assembly including plate, plastic sleeve, bushing, rack and pinion.

[@carlfritz9496]

Great video! Thanks for the tip about low front tire pressure affecting the steering parts.

[@JLPicard440]

TYSM for the great feedback. You're welcome, glad to help!

[@RichadTheLionHeat]

Excellent, informative, extremely helpful, detailed, clear, demonstrative, useful. 😉👍🏻🙏🏻✝️🇺🇸

[@JLPicard440]

TYSM! I appreciate the great feedback... 😊

[@onanadventure151]

I bought my mower new and have always had the problem of my wheel locking up when I turn it all the way to the left or right. Is it possible the tie rods were installed incorrectly when it was assembled?? Love your videos!

[@JLPicard440]

HI, yes that's possible. Have you looked at the linkages to see if there's anything that stands out?

[@carlfritz9496]

Me too.

[@chadwaddell121]

can you do this without taking the wheels off?

[@JLPicard440]

Probably. I forgot if I took the wheels off to get a better camera view, or if I took them off because they were just in the way. My guess is you can do it without taking them off... 😊

[@craigknapp6318]

Too often, people fail to explain nuances. No mention of how tricky it is to align the steering wheel column to attach the rack holder. I would recommend lightly gluing the pinion to the rack holder to make it easier to lign up for installation. The glue will easily break away upon steering. Takes two people, one to wiggle and turn the steering wheel when aligning the rack holder. That bushing, yeah, its hex end needs to be pushed into the cowel from underneath, which is why you need the second person to help align the steering wheel and it's shaft, wiggling it nose to tail helps. The area the U shaped rack holder mounts to is not parallel to the ground, more like a 45 degree angle. I wasted time thinking it was parallel to the ground. I gave up after 90 minutes, will call the repair shop tomorrow. Would have been easier for me it just buy a new riding mower. I earn that much in about three days.

[@JLPicard440]

HI Craig! Sorry to hear that you didn't get your mower working... I know it can be frustrating.. 😟