Steering Levers

[Flurette Farm]

One of the steering levers on my JD440C had began to slip on the shaft when I purchased the unit. I bought a new grade 8 bolt and installed it because the old one was bad. This has helped but not cured the problem. I suspect the shaft is wallowed out preventing this from fixing the problem.
I have seen these welded but don’t want to even think about doing that. Is there or have any of you guys confronted this and what was your fix?

 

[Lavoy]

Usually it wallows out the key in the shaft, and may do the same to the keyway in the lever. Usually a new shaft and key will tighten things up. If the lever itself is worn as well, you will need to replace the lever as well.
Lavoy
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