Bushing

[Bob Underwood]

I would like to replace the lower steering shaft bushing. Need ideas on the removal.

Thanks

Bob

[TOOLMAN]

http://www.cleancomputes.com/Cub/Cub%20Parts%20Manuals/TC-37F%20Revision%203/Group%2005%20-%20Steering/Page%2005-02.jpg

Bob look at this I myself have never taken my Box apart yet but plan to do so if it sloppy in the spring

[Bigdog]

Bob, support the tractor well and be prepared for some heavy lifting in the removal of the front axle. No special surprises.

[Bob Underwood]

I should have been more exact. The front axle and steering have been removed from the tractor. Removing the bushing from the radiator support is where I could use the help.

Thanks.
Bob

[Bigdog]

If you're having problems removing the upper bushing from the housing, pack the opening in the center of the bushing about 2/3 full with grease and use a wooden dowel just small enough to fit the bushing. place the dowel in the bushing, use a shop rag wrapped around the area to prevent the obvious and whack away with a big hammer. The hydraulic pressure created will push the bushing out.

[rondellh]

Bob, I assume you are refering to ref #14 in the parts book. If so and it is in a blind hole which I think it is. You should be able to pull it out with a rolling wedge type bar or cut it with a bushing cutter if it is a bronze bushing. If it were steel or ferous metal i would weld a bead around the inside and it would fall out.


Rondell

[Bus Driver]

There are several variations of this type puller.

http://www.thepartsbin.com/cartools/spe ... ler-d.html

[BigBill]

BigDog said it right fill it with grease and get a dowel that fits snug and the a hammer will hydraulic it right out. We did this on forge presses with blind holes with a big sledge hammer using oil and a big swing its messy but it works.

I have used a threaded stud with a nut and flat washer on a slide hammer and pulled needle bearing races out that way too in blind holes. A puller with fingers is a good way to do it too.

[Bob Underwood]

Appreciate all the replies. The bushing I refer to, is for the lower end of the steering shaft, it does not have a reference no. shown as part of the housing, p/n 350-887 R1.
Thanks
Bob

[rondellh]

Bob, If the illustration of the steering shaft is accurate, it looks as if the lower end of the shaft is reduced in diameter significantly. If so I would think an appropriately sized tap could be threaded into the bushing and used as a puller. Just make sure the end of the tap does not catch the bottom of the bushing bore and break. You may be able to place a ball or spacer in the bottom of the bore for the tap to seat against to prevent this.

Rondell

[Boss Hog]

The lower bushing can be driven out from the back side they are not in very tight the new one is about $50 bucks A deep well socket will work fine
David

[Rick Prentice]

Hi Bob. Have you contacted the dealer yet to see if one is even available. I checked my parts CD and it doesn't show one either. I also checked TM's site and not there either. You may have to make one.

Wrong bushing David, the one Bob needs is at the opposite end of the steering wheel.

Rick

[Bus Driver]

I cannot find that bushing in a parts catalog either. Perhaps I can look at that "bushing" soon. It is just possible that there is no bushing and that it was made for the shaft to just fit into a hole in the casting. That area would have lube if the housing had any at all and the other side of the worm gear does have a replaceable bushing.

[Bigdog]

To my knowledge, there is no bushing there. The only thing at the end of the steering shaft is the thrust washer. Perhaps that is what you are talking about.

[Donny M]

If you look at the steering gear housing assembly the bushing is listed. P/N 350 887 R1.