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RussTX 08-24-2012 20:28:27 68.90.165.191 Report to Moderator	I"m having some problems with my steering on my 9N. I have recently had a problem while driving in the field the other day when I hit a small hole the right front wheel jumped over and was pointing the opposite direction of the left. I was able to "move" it back into alignment but it will easily "jump" back in and out. I removed the hood and dash thinking I would find a tooth missing from one of the sectors but both looked good as well as the steering pinion gear that drops between the sectors. Any ideas? I can turn the steering wheel on the driveway and can hear the right side "click" as if its jumping a tooth on the sector. I noticed there was some play in the sectors - that is they can slide left to right about 1/8 inch. Could that cause the slippage? And my other question is - would I be able to see visible wear on the sector teeth - enough that would cause that to happen? I also looked at the rear tie rod ends. I wanted to remove them from the sectors but when I turned the nuts, the whole post turns with it. How do I get those things off? These appear to be the original tie rods as the ends are fixed on the rear and adjustable on the front. I appreciate everyone"s help as you guys have always come through for me in the past. [Reply]   [No Email]
HCooke 08-25-2012 04:56:10 70.195.64.70 Report to Moderator	Re: 9N Steering Problems in reply to RussTX, 08-24-2012 20:28:27   Russ, Notice how the center portion of the sector gears are sharp and the cogs on the ends of the gears are fat. Those sector gears are indeed worn and that is causing the sectors to jump time. Solution is to replace them. Also replace the upper and lower thrust bearings. [Reply]  [No Email]
Bill Rowles 08-25-2012 04:34:44 76.2.233.143 Report to Moderator	Re: 9N Steering Problems in reply to RussTX, 08-24-2012 20:28:27   you have worn gears and thrust surfaces especially the right side. Also oil appears contaminated with water and rust, etc. The rear tie rod ends can be removed by tapping and holding the tapered stud into the sector casting while blocking the sector arm against the transmission case (to seat the taper and hold the stud so it won't turn) then gently turn the nut off once the stud is gripped by the sector in the tapered hole. If the tapered hole is worn you may not succeed, in which case you may need to chisle (crack)the nut. [Reply]  [No Email]
RussTX 08-25-2012 06:22:46 68.90.165.191 Report to Moderator	Re: 9N Steering Problems in reply to Bill Rowles, 08-25-2012 04:34:44   Thanks guys for the input. I will give it a try on the tie rod ends but my first impression was that i would need to get those nuts off by cutting or breaking them. This is a picture of the steering pinion and I guess its not supposed to look like this either. The edges are very sharp and I assume they should be more rounded? This is the first time I have had to tear into the steering system before. [Reply]  [No Email]
HCooke 08-25-2012 11:13:44 70.195.64.70 Report to Moderator	Re: 9N Steering Problems in reply to RussTX, 08-25-2012 06:22:46   New ones are available. Not cheap. Sometimes you can get decent ones with life left in them on ebay. The edges aren't rounded, but flat. [Reply]  [No Email]
RussTX 08-24-2012 20:51:07 68.90.165.191 Report to Moderator	Re: 9N Steering Problems in reply to RussTX, 08-24-2012 20:28:27   Here is a picture of the sectors [Reply]  [No Email]
Jim.UT 08-27-2012 12:11:32 70.89.244.178 Report to Moderator	Re: 9N Steering Problems in reply to RussTX, 08-24-2012 20:51:07   Start looking for new (or good used) steering parts. Those are shot. Here is a comparison photo of a worn out worm gear on a steering shaft next to a good one. Notice the sharp edges of the gears on the worn out piece compared to the flat, blunt end of the good gears. Your sector gears should be the same....not with a sharp edge like you have. This is where I normally invite you to email me for pics of good parts I have for sale, but right now I got nuthin'. Good luck! [Reply]  [No Email]