Have anyone here tried to replace the front bearing themselves? [Archive]

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pahawi

03-21-2012, 02:31 PM

Have the shaft out to replace the front bearing, but the new bearing do not have screws like the "old" one to fix it to the shaft (see image). Have I got the correct bearing, or....? JD part# on the bag carrying the bearing is AM142310.

Please help.

Thanks.

Paul
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offroad2000

03-21-2012, 02:50 PM

dont know if this helps read this

http://www.johndeeregatorforum.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-11833.html

hdeagle

03-21-2012, 10:39 PM

Yes, That is the correct bearing. I replaced mine a couple of months ago, and wondered the same thing. Verified with my dealer that it was correct and then installed.

Stan

Deputy347k9

03-22-2012, 06:20 AM

Mine was replaced about two weeks ago and that is the correct one. John Deere installed mine as it was under warranty.

Larry in ME

pahawi

03-22-2012, 06:51 AM

Thanks guys.

Just finished the work and took it for a short trip - so far no noise. Now I just need to go through the whole #"!&?#% thing again, as my brothers Gator has the same issue :mad:

Paul

825joe

03-22-2012, 10:09 AM

Ever since I replaced mine, my machine is a lot smoother and feels great!!

Deputy347k9

03-22-2012, 11:28 AM

I am assuming your machine are out of warranty and no extended warranty?

Larry in ME

pahawi

03-22-2012, 01:06 PM

I am assuming your machine are out of warranty and no extended warranty?

Larry in ME

Bought it in August last year, so had I been a US citizen, I would have been covered. Since I didn't buy it through my local dealer, they wont help. I got the bearings for free from the US dealer, but the work is the heavy part in it so.....

Out of curiosity I today have emailed JD's costumer service dept., asking about their warranty policy on new machines exported by individuals
. Maybe they can force my local dealer to take care of warranty work :hdscrh:

Paul

kmjd44

03-23-2012, 08:20 AM

How difficult was the install? Where did you get install instructions?

pahawi

03-23-2012, 02:18 PM

It's pretty easy - just take your time. For a novice like me, it took 1? hour.

I didnt get instruction along with the bearings, but I have the tech manual and used the "Drive Shaft Removal and Installation" instruction. Below is a scan, if you need it. Thought I could avoid to remove the battery, but you have to, as a small part of the battery tray use some of the space in the drive shaft tunnel.

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Paul