LK 3054 Steering Column Fluid

[nolan3387]

I have a 2002-2003 LK3054. My steering sector shaft broke, and I am in the process of replacing. I have taken the cover off the right side and removed the old shaft, and about a cup or so of fluid came out when I removed the side plate. Is this oil or hydraulic fluid? Is there somewhere I can pour more in once I have it put back together?

Thanks

 

[JoelD]

I’ll be at my manual and I can check. In the meantime smarter members than me will likely answer your question

 

[K5lwq]

That is hydraulic fluid. Don't worry about putting it back. When you reinstall, make sure you center the wheels with the steering wheel.

After I install the sector shaft, I turn the steering wheel in both directions and count the turns. Then come back 1/2 way to find center. Then I install the pitman arm.

Did you already buy the shaft? You can get it from Kubota for 1/3 what Kioti sells it for.

 

[nolan3387]

Thank you!

Yes, I believe I found some old posts by you!
I bought the Kubota part from Messicks and it was an exact match. I still think it was a little over $300.

Thank you for all the help. Coming in from the side to replace it was a heck of alot easier than trying to take the whole column off.

 

[K5lwq]

No problem. If you have any questions let me know. Good luck!

 

[nolan3387]

Ok. So I got it all back together and something isn稚 right. Everything for together perfectly and I bolted everything back together and it痴 not really turning at all. It doesn稚 seem to be catching or something. When everything was off my steering wheel wouldn稚 even make a full turn. I feel like when I first took it off I could turn it around a lot now it seems to turn maybe one circle. I知 not sure what痴 going on. Any thoughts?

 

[K5lwq]

It might be binding. Were You able to turn the steering wheel with sector removed?

 

[K5lwq]

To remove you used the adjusting screw to push the plate off correct?

 

[K5lwq]

I sent you a PM with my number. It might be easier if we talked. Feel free to just call.

 

[K5lwq]

I would think that will stop your leak. I would replace the upper bushing as well as the seal. Even without the bullet if the bushing is worn the seal won't last. It is not that bad of a job. Good luck!