S SmokeyBear Joined Sep 3, 2009 Messages 96 Location PA Mar 28, 2026 #1 I need to replace bearings in my mower deck. I don't want to take the spindles to the dealer. Can most small engine shops press out the old bearings and put in the new ones? If I bring the old spindles and new bearings.
I need to replace bearings in my mower deck. I don't want to take the spindles to the dealer. Can most small engine shops press out the old bearings and put in the new ones? If I bring the old spindles and new bearings.
fantastic Joined Jun 28, 2017 Messages 12,327 Location Show Me Mar 28, 2026 #2 I wouldn't see why not. I just took mine to engine shop or machine shop.
Rand Joined Aug 20, 2003 Messages 25,073 Location NE,Ohio Mar 28, 2026 #3 If you have a vice or a few 2x4 and some basic tools it shouldnt be hard if its anything like my deere 316 decks or the 850. Some C clips and you can punch them out. Youtube video might help.
If you have a vice or a few 2x4 and some basic tools it shouldnt be hard if its anything like my deere 316 decks or the 850. Some C clips and you can punch them out. Youtube video might help.
fantastic Joined Jun 28, 2017 Messages 12,327 Location Show Me Mar 28, 2026 #4 Rand said: If you have a vice or a few 2x4 and some basic tools it shouldnt be hard if its anything like my deere 316 decks or the 850. Some C clips and you can punch them out. Youtube video might help. Click to expand... I've been able to find the right size socket to fit over the top and wack it with a hammer.
Rand said: If you have a vice or a few 2x4 and some basic tools it shouldnt be hard if its anything like my deere 316 decks or the 850. Some C clips and you can punch them out. Youtube video might help. Click to expand... I've been able to find the right size socket to fit over the top and wack it with a hammer.
I IndyIan Joined Sep 23, 2008 Messages 14,156 Location Ontario, Canada Mar 28, 2026 #5 Rand said: If you have a vice or a few 2x4 and some basic tools it shouldnt be hard if its anything like my deere 316 decks or the 850. Some C clips and you can punch them out. Youtube video might help. Click to expand... That's all I needed to do, the "press fit" was just a few taps with hammer and the right size socket for the outer races.
Rand said: If you have a vice or a few 2x4 and some basic tools it shouldnt be hard if its anything like my deere 316 decks or the 850. Some C clips and you can punch them out. Youtube video might help. Click to expand... That's all I needed to do, the "press fit" was just a few taps with hammer and the right size socket for the outer races.