mrharris12 35 #1 Posted 5 hours ago 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 11,140 #2 Posted 5 hours ago (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 4 hours ago by ri702bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrharris12 35 #3 Posted 4 hours ago 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. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
