Mine is a 2017 model Troy-bilt Horse. Same issue, though my rack and pinion gears are above the floor plate, rather than under it like yours. Also the pinion gear is a permanent part of the steering shaft. One thing about the design on mine is that debris gets collected inside the slide area of the rack gear and binds up steering also, and you have to take it all apart to clean it out to recover your steering range of motion. Yours has the benefit of gravity dropping debris away from the gears. It still uses the same hex flange though, made of brass. And it was so worn that the shaft kept sliding away from the teeth of the rack gear. I also have to lower the mower deck to the ground to fit my hands and tools underneath for the nuts on the rack gear as well as the bolt for the bottom of the shaft. This video may be 3 years old, but it's worth it's weight in gold for those now just encountering this issue on their out of warranty mowers. ;)🦊

Getting some steering binding and popping in my Troy-Bilt. Found your video, ordered parts and getting it fixed this weekend. Only the hex flange on mine is thicker than what you had. Ordered the thicker one but I'm sure even the thinner one would've worked. Thanks!

@HNXMedia

9 ай бұрын

Glad the video was helpful. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. Hope the Troy-Bilt gives you many more years of solid service.

Nicely done! perfectly clear and straight to the point! Thanks!

@HNXMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I hope it helped you get back up and running. Peace.

Thanks man exactly what I was looking for explained everything perfectly keep up the good work

@HNXMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! Stay safe. Peace.

Thanks, informative. Short and sweet without the self absorbed production most KZreadrs seem to make.

@HNXMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the positivity. I always feel my channel is not about me, it is about helping other people and having fun. Glad the video helped. Time to get back to work. Peace.

This has to be the most helpful video I've seen in a very long time! Thank you!!

@HNXMedia

Жыл бұрын

This has to be the most awesome comment I've had in a long time. Glad the video helped. 😎

I have a Toro LX460 - your video was exactly what I needed. THANK YOU!

@HNXMedia

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. It is greatly appreciated. Hope this video helped get you mowing again. Stay well.

Thank you. Great video. Made it simple and easy to follow. Riding with steering again.

@HNXMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped. Stay cool out there.

Very accurate, part number of bearing hex flange, socket size, etc. Very helpful. Thanks

Excellent, informative, extremely helpful, clear, easy to follow. Thank you. 🙏🏻🇺🇸

@HNXMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Glad the video was helpful. Here's to many more years of service.

Best video!! Super easy to understand and clear instructions, thanks!!

@HNXMedia

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Hope the video got you back up and running quickly.

Thank you for sharing. How you explained everything

@HNXMedia

9 ай бұрын

Hope the video was helpful.

I appreciate it, I started getting the gear slip last night and it even got hung up a few times while taking sharp turns. Almost ran into tree. Ha. Ur vid lead me straight to that elusive part number. Thank you

@HNXMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Glad then video helped. Thanks for the positive comment.

Thank you so much for nice,short,very clear instructions! I didn’t do it yet because I had to order the part but I will let you know how it goes!

@HNXMedia

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Let me know how it goes.

Thank you so much!!!! My steering wheel just did this tonight and I was so upset and you explained perfectly! I will be back after my part arrives from amazon!

@HNXMedia

2 жыл бұрын

You got this! No worries! Hope the video was helpful.

Big thank you. I was going to replace everything but that little bushing till I saw your video. Thank you for helping me fix my mower. I was into too many parts and it turned out to be this simple one.

@HNXMedia

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help get you back up and running. All ready for spring now! Happy mowing. Peace.

@TheMyrapp

3 жыл бұрын

I literally did the same thing an hour ago. Before watching this. Had all the gears off. Found the hex flange, well what's left of it at least.

Just bought one of these mowers. It was doing the same thing. My flange was worn but not terrible. A lot of gunk on the gear. Took it apart and put it back together and it solved the problem. Very informative video. Thank you for sharing. Big help.

@HNXMedia

Жыл бұрын

Ain't nothing better than an easy (free) fix! Nice work. Glad the video was helpful. Time to get cutting! 😎

Thank You for parts list, you got a like for it 😊😊😊 Keep making them please

@HNXMedia

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Hope it helped.

Thanks, Good Video, saved me a lot of unnecessary disassembly and time.

@HNXMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help

You nailed it for. Wow, part number and everything. Saved me time and money with a self-fix in less than 20 minutes.

@HNXMedia

3 жыл бұрын

Glad the video helped to get you back up and running. Thanks for watching!

@trumpsbrain-worm5196

3 жыл бұрын

Did you have to remove the mower deck for access, and have to stabilize the steering column to break the nut free from the bottom of the shaft ? Hell, it took me 20 minutes just to fat finger the new hex bearing into the proper position 😁

@gpooleii

3 жыл бұрын

@@trumpsbrain-worm5196 I did not have to remove the mower deck. Just lowered it all the way. And I had to hold the steering wheel to break the nut free. Yes, the longest part of the install was getting the new hex bushing in place!

amazing! thank you so much. Also mostly works for the 26J

@HNXMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Time to get back to work! Peace!

Mine looks, and acts the very same way! Thank you so much for your help during this video. When I got to the hex flange- it was non existent. Someone had put a Phillips head screw in it. What a piece of crap.

@HNXMedia

10 ай бұрын

Hope it gets you back up and running.

Thank you. I have a slight different model but when I took it apart I found this was the piece that needed R&R.

@HNXMedia

3 жыл бұрын

Glad the video helped. Stay well.

Blessings From Texas🤠

Concise and to the point - Thank you

@HNXMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Hope the video helped.

All time great video. Thank you!

@HNXMedia

2 жыл бұрын

All time great comment. Thank YOU!

Just what I needed. Thanks!!

@HNXMedia

3 жыл бұрын

Hope the video helped. Thanks for watching!

Great video, well done!

@HNXMedia

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hope it helped. Thanks for watching and leaving a positive comment. Happy mowing!

Thank you so much This was very helpful

@HNXMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help. Time to get back to work. Peace.

Fantastic video! Thanks very much. Thought this was going to be BAAAAAAAD!

@HNXMedia

3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully now everything is GOOD! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

Sweet. Very Helpful.

@HNXMedia

10 ай бұрын

Hope it got you back up and running.

Hey man, thanks for this great videos, very helpful!👍🏼

@HNXMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Hope it got you back up and running quickly. Stay well.

EXACTLY my problem. Thanks so much.

@HNXMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Hope it helped. Peace.

Thanks for the video repair and parts link!

@HNXMedia

4 жыл бұрын

No problem!

Thanks for the help.

Clear tutorial!! Thanks

@HNXMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you so much! Very helpful!

@HNXMedia

Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great video.. 👍👍

Thanks man saved me a big hassle

@HNXMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Glad the video was helpful. Toast to many more years of solid performance!

My steering went out tody. Thanks for the video, showed just what to do.

@HNXMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Hope the video got you back up and running (preferably in a nice straight line). Stay well.

Thanks!!!! Big help

Best steering repair video, I watched a few. No one ever mentions lubrication. Is the bearing bronze and self lubricating? I have 2 on order for my 2004 super bronco. I know if lube collects dirt that's a problem for wear. I saw how dirty the pinion was possibly from lube holding the dust and dirt. It's leave bagging time and it can be very dusty. I just picked up a mower jack and lifted my mower to see what parts I needed. As I moved the steering wheel the shaft backed out of the gear from all the play. Thanks for the easiest process for repairs.

@HNXMedia

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the positive comment. It means a lot! Not sure about the bronze or self-cleaning aspect of the bearing (not gonna lie and act like I do). In this video is the only time I have ever had to replace the one on my Super Bronco and she is still running strong. Just put her away for the year this weekend. Thanks again. Peace.

Very well done. ....

@HNXMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Hope it helped.

Thanks a bunch bro!

@HNXMedia

11 ай бұрын

No problem! Hope the video helped get you back up and running.

Thanks for the helpful hand I've done it before just didn't remember how to

@HNXMedia

Жыл бұрын

Glad to get you back on track. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

Awesome video! Great information! it Realy helped me fix my steering problem. :) :)

@HNXMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching and taking the time to post a positive comment. Time to get back to work 😎

Thanks for the video!

@HNXMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Hope it helped.

The first time I had that problem about 12+ years ago I bought 7 of the flanges ,6 for spares. I'm headed to my mower shop tomorrow to buy a few more. That flange is notorious for capping out when you least expect it, like when you need to turn when you're heading towards the pond.

@HNXMedia

3 жыл бұрын

LOL. That sounds about right. Stay dry!

@FoxMan777

Жыл бұрын

yeah no kidding... always while you are headed down hill.

This video will be helpful in centering up my steering wheel as I just bought a used Troy Bilt rider and the steering wheel is upside down and has my OCDs in overdrive this will be fixed hopefully tomorrow I assume I will need to get someone to hold the steering wheel centered while tightening the nut on the bottom?

Great video. Thanks for the info.

@HNXMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a positive comment. Hope it helped. Peace.

@richiegonzales6750

4 жыл бұрын

@@HNXMedia My steering is just starting to get loose. I had already replaced the bottom and the gear hopeing that was the fix. It was not, now I will replace this part. Did you have to drop the mowing deck?

@HNXMedia

4 жыл бұрын

@@richiegonzales6750 I did not do any "mechanical adjustments" to the deck. I did lower it is far as it would go with the grass cutting adjustment handle just so that I could reach between the mowing deck and the "frame." Other than that, no other parts should need to be removed. It really is just as easy as the video shows. No BS here. Let me know if you have any other questions. I would be happy to help. Peace.

Thank you so very much mine did that steering wheel thing May 16th 2022.

@HNXMedia

2 жыл бұрын

You got this! Hope the video was helpful.

@reneelosie2644

2 жыл бұрын

@@HNXMedia: Very helpful. Again thank you.

Thanks for the video.

@HNXMedia

3 жыл бұрын

Hope it helped get you back up and running.

Thank you

@HNXMedia

Ай бұрын

Hope it got you back up and running.

Thank you!! Wish I’d have found this video first lol

@HNXMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Hope it was helpful and got you back up and running. Thanks for watching!

My riding mower is a Troy Bilt Bronco, 2004. Setup looks to be identical to the mower in your video. However, I cannot get the pinion gear to budge...at all. It's as if it's glued to the shaft. I've sprayed the hell out of it with PB Blaster and that hasn't helped a bit. Just amazing to watch and hear you say "be ready to grab the gear or it will just fall off." Definitely not the case with mine. Did they make any of these with the shaft/gear as a one-piece assembly?

Thanks. Just order one. hope it work :D

@HNXMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Glad the video was helpful. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

I have a 2014 MTD, all the bolts in the video came off fine, but to get the steering shaft out there seems to be a lot more to do. The gear on the shaft is part of the shaft, one unit just like the replacement part I have for it ,not something to slide off. Can't pull it up thorugh the console, can't pull it down through the bottom frame because it has a hole only big enough for the hex flange, not the full gear. Great video though, it's spot on to the issue I have with both flange and gear worn out badly.

Thank You!!

@HNXMedia

3 жыл бұрын

Hope the video helped.

thanks bro!

@HNXMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Hope it helped.

Good video , thanks. question...why does my troy bilt turn sharp to the right but less sharp to the left. it used to be even. did that gear slip maybe? or is there some adjustment?

@HNXMedia

4 ай бұрын

I am not sure of any adjustment. It does sound like the gear slipped.

Some models have pinion gear and segment on top of frame with a #3 or 4 Phillips fastener on bottom. My fastener doesn't want to come loose...loctite? Heat it to remove?

Thanks for the video, however mine bolts on different! Has that same nut/ bushing.

good job . will ya wash that thing ?! wow ahaha i got scared. the flange will last longer if the steering shaft and flange were greased . . . plus make sure all tires have correct air pressure.

what is the torque setting to use on the steering wheel nut and the nut holding the small steering pinon gear. No mention of this in video. Also how do you fix the octagon hole that the hex flange bearing inserts into the frame when it's worn out? Otherwise good video

I think i found the play in the steering. After looking i found the link rod is where the slack is at. The hole is elongated instead of round. I will post update after installing new rod. Maybe i will try to video installation.

@Jackwalker1961trick

4 жыл бұрын

I changed linkage and seems to have taken a lot of slack out

Having same issue... Thanks

@HNXMedia

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped.

Question please. I have a pony troy built. Steering has a lot of play side to side. At the end of this video it shows you turning the wheel and it look like you have side to side play. Play is amount wheel will turn before engaging to make wheel move. Is that normal?

@HNXMedia

4 жыл бұрын

A little is normal on a tractor like this. A lot can lead to the type of repair needed in this video. Hope this helps.

the new hex flange still is not tight,, looks like the hole got rounded out when the gears wore,, any suggestions ??

i have question after i did all that my steering still not working.. its like the hole where shaft goes is wallowed out not catching gear at bottom.so i redone it still slipping anymore ideas thanks

Helps a whole lot to have the PTO assembly and deck removed as well LOL

@daddydawg1902

4 жыл бұрын

True if the screw to the shaft is under the deck..like mine was.

What was the size of the nut? I keep buying the wrong size and I can’t seem to find the right size

Can you please send me link to get the bearing hex flange.? I can't find link

@HNXMedia

Жыл бұрын

Right Here: amzn.to/2J6uywD

Any idea how to get to that hex on the craftsman r110?

@HNXMedia

3 жыл бұрын

I currently have no experience with the Craftsman R110. Sorry I could not help.

I need little help i dont know much about parts and stuff we have the Troy Bilt Pony 2012 will that part fit all or they different sizes

@HNXMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Dannielle Widener It should. I think the Pony and Bronco use the same steering components, but to be honest, I am not 100% sure...but I really think they do.

@daddydawg1902

4 жыл бұрын

I have the same 2012 Model and the shaft seems to be the same but the Hex nut is a #3 Phillips on the Bottom..Working on that..see post above... and check the Link for a 2008 Troy-Bilt with the Same setup.

@edwardnemec7611

3 жыл бұрын

@@HNXMedia I believe the motors are the primary difference 17.5 hp and 21hp. My owners book shows the same parts.

How do you get the old hex bearing out? Mine is stuck in the hole? Any ideas?

@HNXMedia

4 жыл бұрын

It should just kind of "pop out." If not, you can try to stick a screwdriver through the center and maybe pry from the inside. That's about all I can think of. Hope this helps. Peace.

@uncleandy4664

4 жыл бұрын

@@HNXMedia thanks i will try that.

Is it the same part number for newer mowers? I don’t know which year it is and can’t find it on the mower. Mine is the 13YX79KT011

@HNXMedia

3 жыл бұрын

Not exactly sure if it is the same part, but it should be. Yours is a 2015 if that helps.

@theholybadger69

3 жыл бұрын

HNX Media I think I found the part based off your part number. Seems they’re all the same no matter what year. Thanks man I appreciate your help!

Put the Worm gear on upside down to original position to place better conditioned teeth to the Sector Gear

Wow, clean up that mower!

@HNXMedia

3 жыл бұрын

Once a year and ONLY once a year. This mower has been in operation since the very early 2000s. It might be the grass clumps that are holding it together. I cannot take any chances :)

I just replaced mine, after an idiot on a forum said it was 2-3hr job. Not a chance. It took me all of 20 mins. This video's steps are 100% correct. No need to question them or look for another video.

@HNXMedia

Жыл бұрын

LOL. Much appreciated, friend. Glad the video was helpful and got you back up and running. Thanks for the awesome comment.

Thanks for this. I don't care where you store your mower or what it looks like, this video saved me 200 bones.

@HNXMedia

Жыл бұрын

These kind of positive comments are why I keep making videos! Thank YOU for the support. Stay well.

What year and model # is this mower? I can't find any #'s on mine. Not many around.

@HNXMedia

3 жыл бұрын

Mine is a Troy Bilt Super Bronco. It is either a 2003 or 2004, I cannot remember. Runs like a champ but the deck needs rebalanced/leveled.

I have a similar problem, the steering wheel will not turn Left (not slipping, stuck). Same fix?

@HNXMedia

4 жыл бұрын

It might be (but not 100% sure). As cheap and easy as this is to fix, it is worth a try. If not, it would a linkage issue. Give this a try first and let me know. Peace.

I love me too😊

Can't get the part in Thailand.

mine has a big phillips head bolt holding it and it dont wanna budge..

@HNXMedia

4 жыл бұрын

PB Blaster. Drink a beer. Drink another beer. PB Blaster. Drink another beer. Go to sleep. Wake up. PB Blaster. Drink some coffee. Then go back to working on it.

@edwardnemec7611

3 жыл бұрын

@@HNXMedia One video showed using a vise grip to break it lose and than a Philips to finish.

Do you have to drop the deck?

@HNXMedia

4 жыл бұрын

828crimson All I did was put it on the lowest setting, I did not have to detach the deck.

“Ok, so here’s what you got” Ok “Use these tools” Got ‘em “Get this flange thing, if you don’t have it I’ll see you in 2 days” Ordered. I’ll see you in 2 days❤

Did a chicken use to live there? I see the feather lol

@HNXMedia

2 жыл бұрын

You have a keen eye, my friend. Yes, this area did uses to be my chicken coop.

Do I need to put grease on the gears?

@HNXMedia

3 жыл бұрын

I never did.

@deano4639

3 жыл бұрын

@@HNXMedia Thank you!!! Great video so easy to do!!!

@deborahcuster8142

2 жыл бұрын

not so much as the gears, but as for the flange,steering rod,front axels, wheels ( they have a grease fitting nozzle , but removing the black flange and greasing the axle shaft and inner rim flange will do perfectly ). and recommended air pressure in all the tires.

This is an older troy built..., do you know the yr?

@HNXMedia

3 жыл бұрын

Somewhere in the very early 2000s. Maybe 2001-2003 at the latest.

@lewspeedwagon6330

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks.. ,

It seems like one needs to take off the steering wheel so that the shaft can be lifted up, and the flange can be replaced… unless I’m missing something. Otherwise the video was excellent.

Only other thing I would like to have seen is a schematic drawing of how that "Bearing Hex "nut" flange", small gear & steering shaft all fit together.

@HNXMedia

Жыл бұрын

If dad was still alive, I would have included that. He was an engineer and would have expected me to include that as well. Maybe next time if my sketching skills improve.

@dongeorge4037

Жыл бұрын

@@HNXMedia The moment when my Dad's death really hit me was when I had to tow (via chain) a car a few miles --- a task that Dad and I had often performed -- and suddenly realized that there would never again be anyone so attuned to what I would do while performing that task.

@HNXMedia

Жыл бұрын

@@dongeorge4037 Oh man, I feel that. Total 💯 respect.

Order 3 of them and you’ll be ahead Lololo 😢

@HNXMedia

7 күн бұрын

Not a bad idea. 😎

It's funny that you are calling it a tractor 😅

@HNXMedia

Жыл бұрын

That's what the company calls it - I'm just going by their description. This thing is over 20 years old, so I'll call it whatever it wants me to as long as it keeps running.

@philliphall5198

7 күн бұрын

Yea the yanks make me laugh 😢

Dang man, you store your mower in a chicken coop? Thanks for sharing your filthy lawn mower and was helpful. But i would run that mower thru the wash. LOL

@HNXMedia

4 жыл бұрын

I cannot store it in the garage...that's where the llama is.

@kenjohnson4423

4 жыл бұрын

Lol, ah, the chickens are outside, lol. 👍👍👍

@HNXMedia

4 жыл бұрын

@@kenjohnson4423 Outside? Oh no...too many coyotes. I rented them an apartment down the street.

@kenjohnson4423

4 жыл бұрын

@@HNXMedia , ah yes, protect your investments. I like that, coyotes cant eat lawn mowers. 👍

@charritolopez8223

3 жыл бұрын

@@HNXMedia 😭😂😂😂😂

Lucky! Bronco is not as easy to remove and has a locktight ph#4 screw under the frame...... smh!

@HNXMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, that would be a headache. Hope the video still helped. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. Peace.

"You should feel it just lock into place". Yeah right, dude. Ive been fighting this flange for a week. You fart too hard and it falls out of place. I tried using poster putty to stick it into place and that doesnt work either. What I can tell anyone watching this is, that flange is the biggest pain in the ass of this entire job and that includes completely removing the deck.

@HNXMedia

Жыл бұрын

Sorry it didn't go so well for you. I hope you got it sorted. Thanks for watching and taking t he time to comment. Peace.

Gee, how come I does have the same amount of room. Gotta remove the deck.... 5 minutes is bull...

@HNXMedia

4 жыл бұрын

You should NOT have to remove the deck for this fix. If you do, you are doing it WRONG. I am happy to answer any questions you have, Peace.

@benniemusgrove8271

4 жыл бұрын

I fixed it but there wasn't nowhere near the room you had and it took lots longer than 5 minutes

@jcmoney11111

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah the PTO assembly is right in the way as well no matter what position it's in. Unluckily I don't have and 18 mm fixed wrench guess it's a job for the old vice grips. Great video nonetheless. Edit* detached the pto assembly by pulling the cotter pin from the PTO shaft and was able to access the 18mm nut easily. Thx again sir.

I am going bankrupt...... i replaced the bushing and the steering shaft two times in less than a month on my Bronco mower .... i use the mower for 20 or 30 minutes before the same damn thing happens again ! The teeth on the shaft are press fit welded on so not removable but the teeth are made from very soft steel and wear out in minutes ! Any idea where i can get a shaft with spline fit gears please ? The designer of this system needs to be shot !

Cub cadet uses the exact same part and it fails.... Terrible engineering

@HNXMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed