Craftsman Wheel Bearing Change - 9040H Front Wheel Bushing to Bearing Conversion 91334 491334MA
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- Опубликовано: 31 дек 2021
- This is a How-To Video on how to change the front flange bearings on a Craftsman Tractor to a wheel bearing. This is part 9040H and for the front wheels. This works for a Sears, AYP, Poulan, Husqvarna, Murray, and others. This is for wheels with a 1.375" rim and 0.750" Axle Sizes.
Here is a link to the Wheel Bearing Kit:
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This taught me how to reinstall the bearings on my 2003 Murray Select riding mower. Looks like the same parts! Thanks..
@@jeremiahp Most welcome! Thanks for the post. I’m glad it helped. Best of luck!!!
Thank you for this video, it is exactly what I needed.
Most welcome!!!! All the best. Thanks for the post. Be well.
Doing mine this weekend thanks for this video!
Awesome. Good luck. Keep us posted!
Wheel 2 complete. The key is getting those bushings out. 1st time, last year, 2 hours (BUSHINGS RAGE) second time w proper tools to remove bushings. 30 minutes including clean up.
Thanks for the post and helpings others! Glad you got them done!
Great Job.
Exactly what I need to see thank you
Glad it helped. Mine have held up perfectly so far. Be well.
Appreciate it, My wheel had started squeaking and wobbling, could not identify the problem until now. well time to get that kit ordered.
Well worth it. No issues at all since the conversion. Good luck.
thanks for vid..helped out alot !👍
Glad it helped!!! All the best.
Brging and also install the easy turn kit is a must also
Agree. Good advice!!! Happy Mowing!!!!
So I learned some new things to today. I received the product in your description. Which was very well packaged. I cleaned the axle up and tried sliding on the bearings. They wouldn't go on at first so I played whack-a-mole with them with the old bushing just like you did to set them in the wheel. After whacking them all the way down I pulled it off, and I had some lubricant left from changing some car brakes and slicked it down with that now they slide silky smooth. I then went on with the install and realized the damage to the wheel was much worst than I anticipated. The metal that you set the bearing on the outside of the wheel had been worn down about an inch, I didn't realize until I checked the other side of tractor and saw how snug the finished position was. So I had two choices get that tire put on a new wheel or figure something else out. So they sent parts for two wheels to be changed out, but instead I used those parts on one wheel the fill the gap so that the wheel was snug. So on top of the finished set up i put small washer and then another bearing then small washer and C-clip. The c-clip that came with new package was a little to thick to work with this so I used my old smaller clip to lock it in. I took in on a nature ride, and had no wobble or screeching. I know ill eventually have to replace wheel but I am back to cutting until that is necessary.
Thank you for the post and for sharing your experience. I am sure it will help many! Glad you got it figured out for now and am able to cut. Definitely look for a used wheel if possible. New ones are very expensive. All the best. Keep us posted.
Good to know just in case .
It would be better to use a large socket to seat the bearing, putting the impact to the flange and outer race, you can break the bearing cage by hitting on the inner race.
Thank you for the suggestion. Much appreciated. Be well.
Correct good advice, since the inner race extends beyond the outer race/flange, force is all on the inner race in the manner described here.
I have change my ball bearings several times now, mine don't last because (like yours) the ball bearings are not tight on the shaft/spindle so the ball bearings spin/turn on the shaft instead of on the balls. The inside of the bearings wear out first and don't last. Most people have to learn this trial and error.
@@jpjelec1 Thanks for the post. I changed mine out at about 75 hours to this kit. I’m now over 410 hours and not a single issue. I live in a humid area but also very dusty. So far, so good. Mine have held up well. Be well.
@@LUKESTRONG4LIFE Hmm I guess yours are a tighter fit.
@@jpjelec1 I find the key is greasing them often. I usually do the several times a season.
At 2:00 in the video is a good image of the spindle on which the wheel is to be mounted, showing what I assume to be a cup or cap that fits over the inside bushing to help keep dirt out. In my case, after 8 years of neglect on my Craftsman mower that I inherited from my dad, and not realizing the wheel zerk fittings needed lube, a question as to why the mower squeaked so much was revealed when I took the wheel off to reinstall a zerk fitting that came loose on me. Not only was it pretty much devoid of grease but that "cap" was floating free on the spindle. I looked for a replacement part only to learn that it is welded to the spindle and thus the entire spindle must be replaced, yet everywhere I looked, the spindle was unavailable or on backorder. My solution in lieu of a new spindle was to order a shaft collar, choosing to go with one that had a clamping, two-piece design which I thought would hold much more strongly than a less expensive, slip-on, set-screw style. After using a grinding stone on a Dremel to remove two "nubs" left on the spindle from the broken off cap, I installed the shaft collar and then added a pair of washers from the bearing conversion kit, then finished installation of the wheel. A test drive around part of my yard revealed no issues and the extreme squeaking was gone, hooray! The shaft collar I used was this one at www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09MMRX61M.
Thanks for sharing your ordeal. We have all been there. Neglect is the key word and we are all guilty of it. I know your post will help someone. Glad you got it up and running! Great news!
thanks for the video. Question - Dont we have to put some grease thru zerk fittings afterward the installation?
I add grease regularly. Usually every other month with my grease gun. Thanks for posting. Be well.
The piece that’s supposed to go in the tire hole.. mine doesn’t go in the hole, it’s the same size as the hole and I bought the same kit you did. Do u have any recommendations of what I could do?
Hello, It may take a hammer to install it. Use a piece of wood on top of it and then gently hit with a hammer to get it to go in. Also, use some lubricant or oil to help it slide in. Small light taps and keep it level while tapping. Keep us posted.
grease will not work if you don;t take inner bearing seals off
Thank you for the tip. Be well.
Remember that grease pushes the dirt and water out plus lubes the parts
Indeed you are correct. Happy Mowing!!!
So, and I am sure it's my scre up here, I can't seem to find the no part number or any link to buy the replacement part.
It is listed in the description. Here is the link - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073YFRCXD/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B073YFRCXD&linkCode=as2&tag=historyofthey-20&linkId=cb7a4663e97a3247035e79ddbbbd3335
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Can you put this into the rear wheel?
Hello, from what I understand no. That is a different part. Sorry I don’t know more. Good luck.
Does this kit fit on every Craftsman lawn tractor or any other lawn tractor similar to the Craftsman lawn tractors? I live in Norway and have Partner lawn tractor that everything looks the same as on a Craftsman and i would like to upgrade my lawn tractor with this kit and maybe "the poor mans power steering" kit.
Hello Sir, I cannot confirm it will fit yours, but yes, many of them are universal. I’m sorry I cannot confirm for you though. I am not familiar with Partner mowers. If possible, visit the website of the company and look for parts to see if they match up. Good luck and thank you for the post. Be well.
@@LUKESTRONG4LIFE Ok i understand but do you know the diameter of the inner ring on the bearing or the diameter of your wheel axles on your tractor in millimeter? If so i can measure if it would fit
@@BSS22193 Hello. I only know the standard measurement. It’s for Wheels with 1.375" Rim and 0.750" Axle Sizes. See if you can convert that to metric. Be well.
@@LUKESTRONG4LIFE Ok thanks! Then i should check it out. Your wheels and axles looks very like mine does but is always good to know the measurements before buying things like this.
@@BSS22193 Understand. Good luck Sir!!!!
How much was the kit? Been thinking about doing mine but think my issue is with the steering rack.. damn thing is difficult to turn and it seems to wobble the steering wheel at high speeds.. but that could be because i put a 600rr motor on it after the ole. Kohler blew a rod out the bottom end.. now itll do 150 if somebody has the cahones and cuts grass like a champ.. gotta fix that wobble though, never touched the bushings in the wheels and dont want to put different wheels on it.. like the factory look.. with the motorcycle exhaust coming out the ass and wheelie bars and speedo cluster on the dash.. never had it past 2nd gear before i need a change of pants..
$20. I have the link in the description. Makes sense what you said about the motor change. Good luck with your unit. All the best.
What size is the shaft????😊
I’m sorry but I do not know. It wasn’t something I measured before reassembling.
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Sorry. I’m far from perfect. Not even close. Never claimed to be. Sorry that I annoyed you. My bad. My apologies.
Maybe people come here to see how to also take it apart. Why did you not show that part
Hello. It is super easy. Literally just pull the outside C clamp off. Once that is off, each piece comes off one at a time. I showed in the video each piece that came off. If you have any questions, please let me know. I’d be glad to help. Be well and good luck.
Completely agree with you that the whole procedure should be shown, no matter how simple. I've done this before and now checking YT videos for a refresher since I got a rear tire flat and will be fixing with an inner tube. Also bought 6 flange bearings to make sure I have some if needed. Years ago my front tire nearly fell off after I drove into a deep hole and tried to go forward instead of reversing it out.
Very annoying that I have to watch about 10 videos to get the full procedure and to make sure someone is not just posting garbage information that is wrong.
@@islandgal500 Hello and thank you for the post. Sometimes we take things for granted and just assume people know all the steps. My bad. Also, it is hard to do while holding a phone. I know some have professional setups to record. I’m just an old man trying to record on my phone with the goal of helping others. If there is something I can do to help, please let me know. I’d be glad to photograph or video my tractor if it helps. Thanks again for the post. Be well.
@@LUKESTRONG4LIFE Thanks, but I'm ok. I'm 71 so have done all my own repairs including every large appliance and helping neighbors when they don't know what to do. I have seen that glazed-over look in people as I am explaining something that I think is simple and have to back up and slow down. Something simple for some of us is like assembling a rocket ship for others. Thanks for helping us with our problems though. I wouldn't have been able to do a lot of repairs without YT videos.
@@islandgal500 Thank you for helping so many. Best of luck and all the best. Be well!!!
hi, can I have your business inquiry email?
Hello, I am not a business. Just “Joe Homeowner”. Be well.
Bushings not bearings
Thanks for the post. As per the company, it is labeled “Front Wheel Bushing to Bearing Conversion Kit”. I posted it that way so people can find it. Be well.
@@LUKESTRONG4LIFE I have 3 lawn tractors I want to poor mans ps,and your wheel bearing s I plan on keeping the for the rest of my life new one wayyy too much
@@stevehartz4615 Agree. The prices of new ones are crazy. I’ll keep working on mine. Stay safe.