plempicki 0 #1 Posted June 9, 2014 I have a 1991 212-5 (non Hydro) with a 38" mower deck model number 0538SL01. I've looked for replacement spindles for the deck but could not find any. I went to a local place and purchased new bearings and belt. I am to find out if these bearings are pressed in and if anyone can give me an idea to get them out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH nut 553 #2 Posted June 9, 2014 Hammer and punch. You can drive in the new ones with a hammer but be careful. I like to use an arbor press. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,156 #3 Posted June 9, 2014 Put the new bearings in the freezer and the housing in a oven and they should tap right in the cold will shrink the metal and the oven will expand the metal it makes a difference 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plempicki 0 #4 Posted June 21, 2014 Many thanks to WH Nut and slammer302 for the advice. I found out that the bearings are not the problem. One of the spindle shafts was the wrong one and the upper bearing wasn't even touching the shaft. After doing a lot of looking Ive located one (Because they are no longer available) in New South Wales Australia. My question now is does anyone know where I can get the torque values for the nuts on the spindle shafts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,472 #5 Posted June 21, 2014 Blade nut torque is 50-60 ft. lbs.(68-81 Nm) Will get the operator manual posted shortly. Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,472 #6 Posted June 21, 2014 IPL OM Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
