Chaz54 85 #1 Posted Saturday at 02:10 AM Today I removed the Steering Shaft Assembly from my 520-H that I am reconditioning. The shaft has a light coat of rust from end to end. Is this supposed to be painted all black, all red, or black above the collar and red below the collar? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 7,365 #2 Posted Saturday at 03:13 AM Wheel Horse frame axle steering and transmission were painted as an assembly. Most were painted red. I don't see a problem if you want to paint the the steering shaft black as it is not exposed in a complete 520. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 7,626 #3 Posted Saturday at 12:17 PM Wheel Horse never painted them but I always do. Just mask off the lower end where it inserts into the steering block and the top end where it inserts into the steering wheel Likely the part that slides into the upper bushing will be worn enough that paint won't matter but you may need to clean some paint off to install the shaft into the bushing. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
