B7200HSTE steering failure

[rustythread]

While mowing, tractor suddenly refused to recover from a right turn. Attempt to rotate steering wheel resulted in snap/crack sound.
With front end jacked up and front wheels clear of ground, wheels could be freely be turned left and right




Jacking up front end so front wheels were free of ground, wheels could be freely turned left and right.
Query: How do I get into the area where the bottom of the steering column connects to the gearbox? Take ou
t the fuel tank? Disconnect all the gauges and controls and pull off the dashboard cowling?
Thanksw in advance

 

[Russell King]

See the illustrated parts lists for your tractor here.

Kubota Tractor Corporation - Illustrated Parts List

- K-PAD - Parts Lists - Illustrated Parts Lists - diagrams

apps.kubotausa.com

But Yes (probably) is my answer to your question.

 

[TheOldHokie]

While mowing, tractor suddenly refused to recover from a right turn. Attempt to rotate steering wheel resulted in snap/crack sound.
With front end jacked up and front wheels clear of ground, wheels could be freely be turned left and right




Jacking up front end so front wheels were free of ground, wheels could be freely turned left and right.
Query: How do I get into the area where the bottom of the steering column connects to the gearbox? Take ou
t the fuel tank? Disconnect all the gauges and controls and pull off the dashboard cowling?
Thanksw in advance

I assume this is manusl steering. You have to remobe the column and that meams dash as well. The WSM covers the procedure. My guess is the ballnut has gone belly up. But whatever it is do a complete overhaul while its apart.

Dan