sjgriz4 0 #1 Posted June 23, 2013 I noticed the other day that I had one front tire wobbling, it looked like a drunk person trying to walk a straight line at a sobriety check point; I took the wheel off and decided to change the wheel bearings. What I can make out of the print on the bearings is RF 12-22-14, is there a WH part number for these somewhere? While I have it out I am also going to sandblast and paint the wheel carriers, tie-rods, and rims and install new grease zerks and tires along with the new bearings when I put it back together. I haven't looked at what it would take to take the whole front axle off yet but I just might take it off as well and sandblast and paint it and have a fresh front end. Also does anyone have the part numbers for tie-rods or the ends? Thanks John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheeledhorseman 579 #2 Posted June 24, 2013 I take it from the post title that you have a 312-8. If so then there should be a Model number on the vin plate which is a vinyl sticker on the fender pan. Hopefully it is still legible. For example a 1985 312-8 is model 21-12K801, a 1986 model is 21-12K803. You can find all the model numbers here Armed with the model number you can look up the part numbers from the assembly diagrams for your model on the Toro site here https://lookup3.toro.com/partdex/index.cfm?xCaller=Toro&lang=us_en The RF 12-22-14 is i believe a manufacturer's code, for example the Toro part number for the wheel bearing is 110513 and as far as I can see this didn't change year on year. These can be obtained from a Toro dealer, Partstree (where you complete the search boxes with 'Toro Consumer' and '21-12K801', or other outdoor machinery places. The cheapest source is generally ebay; search for Toro 110513 but to an extent you get what you pay for as there's some really cheap aftermarket bearings about. Not saying that they are all bad but.... Hope this helps - you should now be able to do your own research. Andy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #3 Posted June 25, 2013 ...and taking the front axle off is really easy, so I'd say go for it while you're rebuilding everything else! It's also a good chance to check the pin the axle pivots on and see if it's worn. Replacements are not expensive and readily available; it's also easy to bush the hole the pin goes through if that's where the wear is. Some play is to be expected. Duff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick 255 #4 Posted June 26, 2013 My C100 has Heim wheel bearings! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjgriz4 0 #5 Posted June 26, 2013 My C100 has Heim wheel bearings! What are Heim bearings? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,450 #6 Posted June 26, 2013 Some of the better quality replacement bearings now have a seal on each side which means you can not grease them. They are permanantly lubed. If these happen to get greased the pressure will push the bearing out of the hub because the grease will not enter the bearing. Best to remove the grease fitting and Loctite in a set screw so that does not happen. Others have one seal and can be greased. You can see the seals so they are not hard to identify which type they are. Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
