Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Craftsman lawn tractor steering slipping, craftsman lawn tractor, pitman arm

Question
I emailed you about my lawn tractor steering slipping.  I have replaced spindle and the gear and you needed the model #.  It is 917.270771.

Answer
Hello Again Monica:

Thanks for the Numbers. To View a Breakdown of this Unit Go to this Site Addy, http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/index.action and Enter the Model Numbers and Click Search. From this Page you can View Diagrams and Parts Lists for you Equipment Using the "View Sub Components" Section. Select the Steering Assembly File. From Your Description and After Viewing the Type of Steering Assembly on this Mower, it Sounds like; 1- the Support Shaft (#19) May be Worn and Requires Replacing. 2- the Pitman Shaft (#23) May be Worn and Requires Replacing. 3- the Pitman Arm Bearing/Bushing (#66) May be Worn and Require Replacing. Any of the Above Components will Allow the Steering to Jump as you Described in your First Question. Please use the Follow Up Feature. This Allows me to View All the Correspondence we have had for me to Review. Thanks. If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem,  I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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Respectfully

John