{"product_id":"homelite-997361001-lower-steering-plastic-shim-genuine-oem-replacement-steering-shim","title":"Homelite 997361001 Lower Steering Plastic Shim – Genuine OEM Replacement Steering Shim","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 997361001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Riding Lawn Mower Steering Parts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Steering Plastic Shim – Genuine OEM Replacement Steering Shim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHomelite 997361001 Lower Steering Plastic Shim\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine OEM replacement steering component designed for select \u003cstrong\u003eRyobi 30-inch 48V electric riding lawn mowers\u003c\/strong\u003e. Installed within the mower's steering system, the shim\/washer helps maintain the proper spacing and positioning of components associated with the steering column and lower steering assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 997361001\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Homelite \/ Ryobi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steering Shim \/ Plastic Washer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic Shim of Lower Steering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides Spacing Within the Steering Assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steering System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Electric Riding Lawn Mower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Brand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ryobi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Models:\u003c\/strong\u003e RY48130, RY48131\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeck Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 Inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower System:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48V Electric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOEM Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine Homelite \/ Ryobi OEM Part\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity Used:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 per applicable steering assembly \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Homelite \/ Ryobi OEM replacement component\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for the mower's steering system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunctions as a plastic shim \/ washer within the steering assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps maintain proper spacing and positioning of steering components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for compatible Ryobi 30-inch riding mowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal replacement for worn, cracked, distorted, or missing shims\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps maintain the original steering assembly configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured for factory-correct fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect replacement for equipment requiring part number \u003cstrong\u003e997361001\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRyobi RY48130 30-Inch 48V Riding Lawn Mower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRyobi RY48130 MFG. No. 099749020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRyobi RY48131 30-Inch 48V Riding Lawn Mower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRyobi RY48131 MFG. No. 099237001\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect compatible RY48130 \/ RY48131 production revisions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower steering assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering column assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiding mower steering repair and restoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM replacement for equipment requiring part number \u003cstrong\u003e997361001\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify compatibility with your specific mower model and manufacturing number before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRyobi factory documentation for the \u003cstrong\u003eRY48130 and RY48131\u003c\/strong\u003e identifies \u003cstrong\u003e997361001 as item 43, “Washer,” with one required per applicable steering system\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM Homelite parts listings provide the more specific description \u003cstrong\u003e“Plastic Shim of Lower Steering.”\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe same steering assembly includes \u003cstrong\u003e997298001 Lower Steering Shaft, 997296001 Upper Steering Shaft, 997293001 Steering Shaft Bushing, 997354001 Column Spacer, 997237001 Steering Rack, and 997299001 Rack Washer\u003c\/strong\u003e. These are separate components. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent parts catalogs show mixed availability: some suppliers list remaining OEM inventory, while others identify \u003cstrong\u003e997361001 as no longer available\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis listing is for the \u003cstrong\u003elower steering plastic shim\/washer only\u003c\/strong\u003e unless otherwise specified. Steering shafts, bushings, spacers, racks, washers, steering wheels, fasteners, and other steering components are sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect the steering shafts, bushings, rack, column spacer, washers, and associated mounting hardware during installation. 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