Crazy Horse
Well-known Member
At the end of the steering column shaft on my JD L120 lawn mower, there is a small tapered pinion gear that drives a notched segment (which in turn results in steering control). My steering seems to be slipping a bit at the end of the turning extremes and I noticed that the pinion gear is worn badly in the center section so obviously is not engaging the sector very well.
My question refers to removal of the pinion gear from the shaft. I see a nut at the end of the shaft which is an easy removal I'm guessing, but how is the gear anchored to the shaft. Is it a tapered friction fit, maybe a keyway, any help is appreciated. I just want to be prepared once I start taking this apart to replace the gear.
My question refers to removal of the pinion gear from the shaft. I see a nut at the end of the shaft which is an easy removal I'm guessing, but how is the gear anchored to the shaft. Is it a tapered friction fit, maybe a keyway, any help is appreciated. I just want to be prepared once I start taking this apart to replace the gear.