Steering Gear / Pitman Arm Service - Simplicity 1691682 Service & Repair Manual

6 General Repair
6A Steering & Front Wheel Repair
Steering Gear / Pitman Steering
Arm Service
1. Tilt the unit up or place on an elevated work stand for
access to the underside of the frame.
2. Disassemble the drag link from the pitman arm by
removing the capscrew, washers, spacer, and
flanged hex lock nut (Figure A–23).
3. Remove taptite hex head capscrews that secure pit-
man steering arm/assembly to underside of unit
(Figure A–24).
4. Turn the steering arm assembly mounting plate 90*
to allow the assembly to be removed as a unit. Pull the
assembly straight out. See Figure A–25.
5. The steering arm assembly may be disassembled
by removing the the two square head bolts (U, Figure
A–17) from the gear assembly.
6. Inspect all parts for excessive wear or damage and
replace as required.
7. Reassemble in reverse order of disassembly. Apply
a grease to the pitman arm shaft, bushings, and gear
teeth.
Drag Link
Figure A–23. Disconnect Drag Link Ball Joint
Pitman Steering Arm
Figure A–24. Remove Hex Capscrews
90°
Figure A–25. Remove Steering Arm Assembly
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Pitman Steering Arm