Can Gear Bushing be Replaced on Lippert Kwikee 42 Series Step
Updated 12/15/2025 | Published 10/29/2024
Question:
I have a 2000 Country Coach with Series 42 step assembly. The pivot point on my flat gear appears to be worn out. Is there a bushing for the flat gear pivot point which fits inside the table? Gears on motor and flat gear are fine but flat gear drops due to bushing wear causing gears not to mesh properly. Can you help me? Thanks.
asked by: Ray H
Expert Reply:
Hey Ray, thanks for the photo and explanation!
Lippert has a variety of replacement parts that look like they might work, but when I reached out to my contact to verify what would be the correct piece they said you have an older system and the parts are no longer offered so you would need to replace the entire thing with the Motor Upgrade Kit # LC380266.
If I were in your shoes I'd reach out to a local trailer shop first to see if they have a cheaper way to get your steps working before getting the whole upgrade kit.
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Kate F.
12/15/2025
Hey Ray, were you able to find a local shop that could repair the worn pivot point on your step assembly? Knowing what solution worked could help others with older Series 42 steps facing the same issue.