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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairCub Cadet Snowblower Replace Hex Shaft Bearing #941-0563
Cub Cadet Snowblower Replace Hex Shaft Bearing #941-0563
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Total Parts Cost
$38.99Estimated Savings
$112.5003:59
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the hex shaft ball bearing on a Cub Cadet snowblower. The most common reasons for replacing the hex shaft bearing is when the auger won’t turn.
All of the information for this hex shaft bearing replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
MTD, Yard Machines, Cub Cadet, Yard-Man, Craftsman, Huskee, Troy-Bilt, Montgomery Ward, MasterCut, Ryobi
Tools used: 3/8 inch socket, 9/16 inch wrench, wrench, hammer, needle-nose pliers, lubricant
All of the information for this hex shaft bearing replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
MTD, Yard Machines, Cub Cadet, Yard-Man, Craftsman, Huskee, Troy-Bilt, Montgomery Ward, MasterCut, Ryobi
Tools used: 3/8 inch socket, 9/16 inch wrench, wrench, hammer, needle-nose pliers, lubricant
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the hex shaft bearing in your snowblower first make sure the engine has cooled.
2
Next, remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
3
We recommend you perform this procedure with little or no fuel in the tank.
4
Now carefully tip the snowblower forward so it rests on the auger housing.
5
Use a 3/8th inch socket to remove the mounting bolts securing the frame cover.
6
Pull the cover off.
7
Use a 9/16th inch socket to remove the mounting bolt securing the left wheel.
8
Slide the wheel off of the axle.
9
Secure the hex shaft close to the gear and use the 9/16th inch socket to loosen the mounting nut.
10
Unthread the nut to the end of the shaft to protect the threads then gently tap the shaft to release it from the frame.
11
Now fully unthread the nut. and remove the hex shaft from the frame.
12
If you’re replacing the bearing on the right side, simply detach it from the frame.
13
If you’re replacing the left side bearing, you will need to remove the e-clip and slide the old bearing off of the shaft.
14
You’re now ready to install the new hex shaft bearing.
15
If applicable, slide the new bearing onto the hex shaft and replace the e-clip to secure or, snap the new bearing into the frame.
16
With the bearing installed, realign the hex shaft and slide it into place.
17
Thread the mounting nut on and tighten.
18
Apply some additional lubrication to the shaft, if necessary.
19
Make sure to clean up any spill on the drive plate.
20
Replace the wheel and secure it with the mounting bolt.
21
Realign the frame cover and replace the mounting bolts to secure.
22
Return the snowblower to its upright position.
23
Reattach the spark plug wire and boot refill the fuel tank. and your snowblower should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the hex shaft ball bearing on a Cub Cadet snowblower. The most common reasons for replacing the hex shaft bearing is when the auger won’t turn.
All of the information for this hex shaft bearing replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
MTD, Yard Machines, Cub Cadet, Yard-Man, Craftsman, Huskee, Troy-Bilt, Montgomery Ward, MasterCut, Ryobi
Tools used: 3/8 inch socket, 9/16 inch wrench, wrench, hammer, needle-nose pliers, lubricant
All of the information for this hex shaft bearing replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
MTD, Yard Machines, Cub Cadet, Yard-Man, Craftsman, Huskee, Troy-Bilt, Montgomery Ward, MasterCut, Ryobi
Tools used: 3/8 inch socket, 9/16 inch wrench, wrench, hammer, needle-nose pliers, lubricant
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the hex shaft bearing in your snowblower first make sure the engine has cooled.
2
Next, remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
3
We recommend you perform this procedure with little or no fuel in the tank.
4
Now carefully tip the snowblower forward so it rests on the auger housing.
5
Use a 3/8th inch socket to remove the mounting bolts securing the frame cover.
6
Pull the cover off.
7
Use a 9/16th inch socket to remove the mounting bolt securing the left wheel.
8
Slide the wheel off of the axle.
9
Secure the hex shaft close to the gear and use the 9/16th inch socket to loosen the mounting nut.
10
Unthread the nut to the end of the shaft to protect the threads then gently tap the shaft to release it from the frame.
11
Now fully unthread the nut. and remove the hex shaft from the frame.
12
If you’re replacing the bearing on the right side, simply detach it from the frame.
13
If you’re replacing the left side bearing, you will need to remove the e-clip and slide the old bearing off of the shaft.
14
You’re now ready to install the new hex shaft bearing.
15
If applicable, slide the new bearing onto the hex shaft and replace the e-clip to secure or, snap the new bearing into the frame.
16
With the bearing installed, realign the hex shaft and slide it into place.
17
Thread the mounting nut on and tighten.
18
Apply some additional lubrication to the shaft, if necessary.
19
Make sure to clean up any spill on the drive plate.
20
Replace the wheel and secure it with the mounting bolt.
21
Realign the frame cover and replace the mounting bolts to secure.
22
Return the snowblower to its upright position.
23
Reattach the spark plug wire and boot refill the fuel tank. and your snowblower should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Ball Bearing
$38.99
Total$0.00
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