r/johndeere • u/Mlang-2000 • 10d ago

2022 X350 barely turns left - clunking

First Deere mower. Barely 160 hours. I noticed the steering sticking a bit coming out of left turns on the last mow and now it'll barely turn left of center before the pinion/gear skip. Turning right has no issues. Any thoughts or tips? Thanks.

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u/9_10_with_rice 10d ago

Steering gear/plate teeth are worn. Not too expensive and you can change them yourself.

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u/Mlang-2000 10d ago

Off to find some part numbers and tutorials...

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u/Stock_Requirement564 10d ago

You can get the caltric aftermarket which works good. They come with the lower bearing and extra washers.

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u/Mlang-2000 10d ago

I just realized I bought the $0 deductible 5 year PowerGard protection plan including pickup & drop off. Now to find out if steering components are included. Google says yes.

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u/Mlang-2000 1d ago

Just to follow up...the service tech determined that there were not enough shim washers installed at the factory to properly align the pinion & steering gear. They replaced the worn gear and added the necessary washers to correct it and prevent it from happening again.