mrharris12 36 #1 Posted Thursday at 08:52 PM I have done it before but it has been a while since removing the steering on my 418. I am trying to get part #19 and #15 removed from the tractor based on the picture included. The only thing in the way is the whole steering column/shaft. Anyone have a trick to get this off easily? Toro 41-18KE01, 418-C Garden Tractor, 1987 Parts Diagram for FRONT AXLE AND STEERING.pdf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 11,155 #2 Posted Thursday at 09:11 PM (edited) Start by raising the tractor for better access below. Loosen the steering shaft collar #26. Slide the collar down about 2 inches. You then can pull up on the steering wheel; the shaft will follow releasing the lower gear in the block. You need to disconnect the two tie rods at the triangle on the #15 lower shaft. Unbolt the lower steering block # 19 at the mounts and pull the pin on #15. Slide both the shaft back to disengage the front support bearing #12. Both parts should now be free to remove. Why is this being done - is the lower steering support being replaced?? Note the quantity and total thickness of the shims - they set the gear teeth mesh clearance. Shim accordingly on reassembly, then hook up the tie rods... Edited Thursday at 09:44 PM by ri702bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrharris12 36 #3 Posted Thursday at 10:13 PM 59 minutes ago, ri702bill said: Start by raising the tractor for better access below. Loosen the steering shaft collar #26. Slide the collar down about 2 inches. You then can pull up on the steering wheel; the shaft will follow releasing the lower gear in the block. You need to disconnect the two tie rods at the triangle on the #15 lower shaft. Unbolt the lower steering block # 19 at the mounts and pull the pin on #15. Slide both the shaft back to disengage the front support bearing #12. Both parts should now be free to remove. Why is this being done - is the lower steering support being replaced?? Note the quantity and total thickness of the shims - they set the gear teeth mesh clearance. Shim accordingly on reassembly, then hook up the tie rods... Ok I will try and loosen up the shaft collar. I have gotten everything else off already. I am doing this because the steering is really loose. The bronze bearing is completely shot and needs to be replaced. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 63,985 #4 Posted Friday at 03:34 PM If you can't remove the shaft a split shaft bearing my be the answer. https://www.mcmaster.com/products/shaft-bearings/construction~split/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrharris12 36 #5 Posted 10 hours ago On 2/12/2026 at 4:11 PM, ri702bill said: Start by raising the tractor for better access below. Loosen the steering shaft collar #26. Slide the collar down about 2 inches. You then can pull up on the steering wheel; the shaft will follow releasing the lower gear in the block. You need to disconnect the two tie rods at the triangle on the #15 lower shaft. Unbolt the lower steering block # 19 at the mounts and pull the pin on #15. Slide both the shaft back to disengage the front support bearing #12. Both parts should now be free to remove. Why is this being done - is the lower steering support being replaced?? Note the quantity and total thickness of the shims - they set the gear teeth mesh clearance. Shim accordingly on reassembly, then hook up the tie rods... Do I need to also remove the retaining ring below the collar? If so what is the best way to do that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 11,155 #6 Posted 9 hours ago That would be item #36... Yes, a small flat blade screwdriver set parallel to the shaft and pry it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrharris12 36 #7 Posted 2 hours ago 7 hours ago, ri702bill said: That would be item #36... Yes, a small flat blade screwdriver set parallel to the shaft and pry it out. What is the best way to get #15 out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
