Replace Husqvarna Steering Bushing

If the steering shaft on your yard tractor is sloppy, here's how to replace the steering shaft bushing.

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Dennis Coffey
Coffey Craftsman Co.
Husqvarna YTH22V46
Replace Steering Bushing

[gbfreighttrain]

He dennis. Thanks so much for this video. Just did this to mine, went smooth, saved me much money comapred to sending it to a pro. One tip I doscovered. Hammering down the bushing was tough, so I took a 1" scrap of pvc pipe, cut it to a slight bevel to match angle, slipped it over the shaft and it worked great.

[skipwilliams]

I just bought a YTH22V46 like yours. I have sub'd and you will be my "go to Guy" for any problems I will have. Before I picked up my tractor from Lowe's, which was already put together, I asked the salesman if he bled the hydrostatic transmission before he drove it out. He looked at me with a puzzled look on his face. Anyway, before I picked up the mower after I ordered it(took two weeks to get to the store) I already watched many of your videos. Keep up the good work. You are a very good "teacher". Skip

[Bad_pug_from_]

I have same mower but with Kohler engine.. has 689 hrs. Never ever done anything to it. Just bought new one with brigs engine. But already have had to redo wheel bushings. They just don’t make them like the oldies. Love your videos!! Very well done, easy to understand!!

[jaxkewl]

Your husqvarna videos have been incredibly helpful. Ty for doing this. We are watching.

[jbc]

Thank you Dennis for showing these videos. Visual aid is always the best learning tool and we benefit greatly from your channel.

[Really]

Super video, I am so fortunate to have the same tractor as Dennis, because I couldn't have done any of these repairs without his videos, and I have done 4 or 5 now...

[toddforslund]

This was the most thorough video. Doing mine this weekend.

[joes]

Thanks Dennis. We have the same tractor. My steering is a bit sloppy as well. Had the tractor for 5 years now. Appreciate this video.

[tinaweber]

Dennis. I am so glad I found your YouTube channel. You gave excellent service guidance and your videos are on point. To add to this I like your style. Keep your videos coming. Husqvarna riding lawnmower owner.

[jaycee]

I had the same rattle / free play on mine too .... I solved it by taking off the steering wheel and putting a large O-ring down over the plastic splined part the wheel fits down on ..
while the end bushing you show can cause some wobble .. the play in the wheel does most of it .. A good way to get the bushing you illustrate down is to use a pipe or tube down over the whole steering shaft .. easy way to apply even pressure ... Thanks for the videos. very helpful

[boatstaylor]

Very much appreciate your videos. I own a 21K46 and your assortment of videos has saved me! You're a great teacher! Patient and kindness goes a long way!

[williamf.douglass]

I would suggest a piece of thin foam with adhesive be stuck to the underside of the steering wheel’s top washer to fill the slack between the metal washer and plastic steering wheel. Thanks Dennis for making these videos. Peace be with you.

[chelseagarrett]

Thank you for the awesome video!I feel confident enough to do this job myself now after watching you. I just ordered my part from amazon. fingers cross!

[randycox]

we have the same mowers and I gather the same type of terrain to mow so, when you get a new mower, let me know and I will buy the same. You're a great deal of help and I suspect will continue to be. Thank you for your lack of drama and over-the-top production nonsense.

[thelistener]

Hello Dennis, thanks for another informative video on the YTH22V46. Keep up the good work. FYI - a competitor channel to yours offers up a "work around" for secure placement of the bushing: they created a "push pipe" by using a 1" conduit pipe (of adequate length) with one end cut to a 30 degrees angle to put against the bushing while easily tapping the pipe's other end to complete the bushing installation. That conduit pipe is then a keeper for future use on this yard tractor or possibly others to include a "loaner tool" for neighbors. Hope an "edit" to this video can be possible to help other DIY fixers. Best regards for your maintenance support.

[toonman]

Thank you foir demonstrating this. I have a very similar Craftsman mower. This will help tremendously. Looks like you could use another large washer under the steering wheel to tighten it.

[dannyc]

Another informative video thank you for your time helping guys like me...God bless.

[aaronspilker]

Doing this on my Craftsman. Couldn't find this part under the "Steering" schematic on Sears Parts Direct, that's because they keep it under "Chassis". Nice video!

[doncampbell]

99 44/100 of your videos are clear, concise EASY to grasp.My comment refers to Mandrel Covers. I have a YTH22V42 came without Mandrel covers. Question will any other YTH22V 44 thru 48 covers fit. Husqvarna will not confirm. YTH22V42 purchased 2009.thank you

[andrewsteele]

Thanks Dennis, I have a new Husqvarna ride on and the steering wheel is not straight, so I am going to have a go at removing the steering wheel now, cheers