snowhound 103 #1 Posted November 27, 2018 (edited) The steering gears are starting to jump is there any way to shim them? Ed Edited November 27, 2018 by snowhound corrected spelling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,441 #2 Posted November 27, 2018 Section 18 is not available. Pull #18 pin and add 3/4" ID shims #16 and #17 as necessary. You want just a slight bit of backlash between the gear teeth through the full rotation of the fan gear. Garry 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,562 #3 Posted November 27, 2018 Sure. Here is a schematic of the steering. Pull out the cotter pin 18 and remove the washer 17. Use a shim or 2 (#16) to effectively pull the fan gear back into the lower steering gear to make it tighter. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,617 #4 Posted November 28, 2018 If the hints above don't solve the problem check to see that shaft 25 is not moving vertically.If it isn't secure then it can cause the problem you describe. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 26,198 #5 Posted November 28, 2018 One other thing to check. See if the mounting ears on piece #19 are cracked. I've had this issue on a couple of my tractors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
midpack 801 #6 Posted November 28, 2018 What gwest_ca said. My 417-8 did the same thing (jumping teeth) when I got it. I added a washer to take up some of the play between the teeth and no more issues! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snowhound 103 #7 Posted November 30, 2018 Thanks for all of your replies, I will check it out soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites