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    Hoyt_Archer Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 27, 2006, 10:59 AM
    Craftsman 917270940 Steering
    I just picked up a used Craftsman riding mower. The steering is very loose. It appears to be between the Sector Gear and the Steering wheel. Any suggestions? Is this common?
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    Sep 27, 2006, 02:07 PM
    From a lot of use, dirt/grass getting on it and helping the grinding process, not too common but many other brands will get loose steering after a while... If its bearable, its not much of a problem... But they are replaceable.
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    Sep 28, 2006, 02:39 PM
    Thanks. I hope it's just the shaft assembly between the sector gear and the steering wheel. I ordered those parts and will install them tomorrow.
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