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Got a YTH24V54, Product 9604302-59

You are going to need more than steering spindles. I would suggest that you jack the front end up and remove the bumper cover. Look it over good. Compare to the parts diagram and replace everything that needs replacing.

Things to looks at would be the steering sector gear, and bushings. The wheel spindles, the tie rods, The front axle and bushings, and in some cases even the frame were the axle bolts into it.

That is a familiar problem to me. Someone ran into a solid stop on the left front wheel and the steering rod is now bent. (Left side as seated on the machine)

Auto Doc's said:

That is a familiar problem to me. Someone ran into a solid stop on the left front wheel and the steering rod is now bent. (Left side as seated on the machine)

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Thanks!

ILENGINE said:

Things to looks at would be the steering sector gear, and bushings. The wheel spindles, the tie rods, The front axle and bushings, and in some cases even the frame were the axle bolts into it.

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Thanks!

Ronnie Milsap can see that is no good.

A common issue on these mowers. Usually caused by the frame beeing bent from hitting something too hard. Yes the frames are marginal strength. There are two may be three ways to fix it, replace the frame and be sure to be gentle with the front end, straighten and reinforce the frame, replace the drag links with adjustable ones and reset toe in.

I can't find adjustable rods for the YTH24V54, 960 43 02-59. Can anyone send a link?

Forest#2 said:

Ronnie Milsap can see that is no good.

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the tech Steve E. at Wonder mowers would agree too!

If bent I would look into pulling straight before throwing money at it. If it looks like you'll turn it into a more expensive repair, stop and re assess.

according to www.jackssmallengines.com and https://www.husqvparts.com/ the part number for new adjustable drag links is 507047902 right and 597047802 left
597047902 replaces 597047901 - 532194741 - 194741
597047802 replaces 597047801 - 532194 740 - 194740

Believe the part below would fit but call them before ordering

Rdfaber1956 said:

I can't find adjustable rods for the YTH24V54, 960 43 02-59. Can anyone send a link?

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Try here:

as before pn.

Husqvarna 597047902
DRAGLINK, RH

Husqvarna 597047802
DRAGLINK, LH

Here's a link: https://www.amazon.com/HD-Switch-Adjustable-YTH24V42LS-YTH24V54XLS/dp/B097V3QFGC

BC BobJ said:

If bent I would look into pulling straight before throwing money at it. If it looks like you'll turn it into a more expensive repair, stop and re assess.

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Tried real hard, couldnt bend it even a little.

Some heat!

These tie rods have a couple of odd bends in them already.

It would take a torch to heat the steering rod red hot, then a long prybar to bend it back in place a little at a time until the wheel appears straight ahead again, if you are not equipped or experience on how to do that, just by the steering tie rods and replace them. It will save a lot of aggravation.

These are a right and left exact fit.

mmoffitt said:

Some heat!

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Thank you no welding gear.