White Outdoor LT-5 Service Manual page 30

700 SERIES LAWN TRACTORS
15.7. From this point, the steering shaft may be lifted
slightly to remove the hex bushing that locates it.
See Figure 15.7.
Steering shaft
(partially removed)
Figure 15.7
15.8. If the steering shaft support is removed, the
steering shaft may be removed completely.
See Figure 15.8.
Figure 15.8
15.9. It is also feasible to leave the steering shaft in
place, and remove the steering gear indepen-
dently.
Steering shaft
hex bushing
(removed from hole)
Hexagonal extrusion
(hole) to locate
bushing
15.10. Depending on the nature of the repair that is to
be done, and the engine that the tractor is
equipped with, it may be easier to remove the
steering arm and drag link along with the steer-
ing gear. See Figure 15.10.
Disconnect here...if accessible
15.11. To remove the drag link prior to removal of the
steering gear, it is necessary to block the gear
from turning as the nut is loosened. This may be
accomplished by holding the steering shaft or by
inserting a pin through the gear and the frame.
15.12. To remove the steering gear, loosen and remove
both bolts that hold it in place using a pair of 1/2"
wrenches. See Figure 15.12.
Nut on center bolt
NOTE: The bolt near the center of the steering
gear comes-up from the bottom, with the nut on
top. The bolt that passes through the curved slot
(guide bolt) goes down from the top.
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Figure 15.10
Guide bolt
Steering
gear
Figure 15.12