going to do the castor wheel hub bearing s tomorrow on my laser Z exmark mower But will check the play in the spindle bearings while up in the air. Thanks so much for the video! You did a very nice job in explaining everything. I liked it and subscribed, AGAIN GOOD JOB! Robert TN
Heat the frame around the area where the bearings will sit with a small torch. Put bearing in the freezer for 30 mins bearing you install it. You should very hit a bearing to install it. Great idea on pressing the bearings in.
while the bearings are out is the time to drill, and tap for grease fitting and install grease fitting, then take the seal off the side going in toward the middle so you can grease the bearings making them live longer.
If you've done trailer wheel bearings, especially semi siezed - heat welded on where they need cut off, such difficult, blown out, bearings- this style, instead, is very easy, especially the top one. As with all bearings, the nut needs to be the correct tightness - not too tight, not too loose, rotation of swivel smooth and easy moving. I go generous on the grease.
So I had to look at a couple of your videos to remove and replace the bearings but my bosses gravely is a work horse going hard so we had a way harder time but the caps had been off for a long time making it harder but I bent a c clamp in the process replacing one of the bearings lol literally had just bought it to
My gravely is much older 1999 260 zt. It has threads on top with a nut and a cotter pin. The diagram in the parts shows , from the bottom is a spacer, a seal, the bearing a cup and then the upper part is the other way. First is the cup, then the bearing {no seal} a washer the Nut and cotter pin. My problem is getting the cup in place from the bottom. I can get it started with a mallet, like you used, but I can not get it go higher up. If I don't get it up high enough the Nut will not be sticking out enough to get the cotter pin into place. Can I use a similar socket method you used to put the cup into place? With a big C clamp.
Thanks for sharing. Great video. You think Gravely would make it easier to swap bearing…that looked like a pain in the ass getting them out and the new ones back in!!!
Kevin Haggins I would take a blow torch. if you have one use the yellow bottle of map gas it gets a lot hotter. if you’re replacing the bearings get everything in there is hot as you can then quickly grab a hammer and beat the living hell out of it. but you also don’t want to hit it too many times to where the metal on The top of the shaft begins to mushroom over. you may want to hit it with a wooden block. try that if that does not work I would use some kind of a puller
going to do the castor wheel hub bearing s tomorrow on my laser Z exmark mower But will check the play in the spindle bearings while up in the air. Thanks so much for the video! You did a very nice job in explaining everything. I liked it and subscribed, AGAIN GOOD JOB! Robert TN
Hi joe great job
A seat, toolbox and wheels now that’s awesomeness
Heat the frame around the area where the bearings will sit with a small torch. Put bearing in the freezer for 30 mins bearing you install it. You should very hit a bearing to install it. Great idea on pressing the bearings in.
Good job buddy thanks for video I have gravely ZTHD 52 inches and this video help me lot.
If you don’t have the right size socket you can always use the old bearing to drive the new one in
Super helpful. Thank you so much.
Great video, thank you!
thanks bro, u helped me out on this
I have a gravely also. great videos.anymore on the zero turn please post, thanks.
That shelf that keeps the bearing positioned is a "shoulder".
while the bearings are out is the time to drill, and tap for grease fitting and install grease fitting, then take the seal off the side going in toward the middle so you can grease the bearings making them live longer.
Exactly.!! Because the grease worms got to the old ones .😂
If you've done trailer wheel bearings, especially semi siezed - heat welded on where they need cut off, such difficult, blown out, bearings- this style, instead, is very easy, especially the top one.
As with all bearings, the nut needs to be the correct tightness - not too tight, not too loose, rotation of swivel smooth and easy moving. I go generous on the grease.
So I had to look at a couple of your videos to remove and replace the bearings but my bosses gravely is a work horse going hard so we had a way harder time but the caps had been off for a long time making it harder but I bent a c clamp in the process replacing one of the bearings lol literally had just bought it to
My gravely is much older 1999 260 zt. It has threads on top with a nut and a cotter pin. The diagram in the parts shows , from the bottom is a spacer, a seal, the bearing a cup and then the upper part is the other way. First is the cup, then the bearing {no seal} a washer the Nut and cotter pin. My problem is getting the cup in place from the bottom. I can get it started with a mallet, like you used, but I can not get it go higher up. If I don't get it up high enough the Nut will not be sticking out enough to get the cotter pin into place. Can I use a similar socket method you used to put the cup into place? With a big C clamp.
Thanks for sharing. Great video. You think Gravely would make it easier to swap bearing…that looked like a pain in the ass getting them out and the new ones back in!!!
I never repair a riding lanw mower before but i done repairs to engines
This also the procedure for Toro's as well.
Good video! Are the bearings sealed? No grease needed??
Thank you
Why not grease first in stead of last
How long do those sealed bearing last?
Lee S The original bearings in the mower last about a year the ones that are in there that I put in are still in there today and are still very smooth
@@cresciscustoms3332 only a year? Wow. What ones did you use now?
Can we use any kind of grease for the shaft?
I would use any good tube of axel Grease
@@cresciscustoms3332 thanks yo
Hey bud what bearing did you use I have the same mower and need to replace mine
Couldn’t tell you the part number I went to the place I bought it and gave them the model and they ordered it for me
@@cresciscustoms3332 yea my gravely dealer is an ass at he will sell me parts but it would be like 40$ for each bearing
What do you do if you can’t get the shaft to fall out .Ive been hitting it and it’s locked in there pretty good smh
Kevin Haggins I would take a blow torch. if you have one use the yellow bottle of map gas it gets a lot hotter. if you’re replacing the bearings get everything in there is hot as you can then quickly grab a hammer and beat the living hell out of it. but you also don’t want to hit it too many times to where the metal on The top of the shaft begins to mushroom over. you may want to hit it with a wooden block. try that if that does not work I would use some kind of a puller
Lol thanks Joe !Im headed to the hardware store as soon as I get off work .Thanks for making this video bro.
Kevin Haggins sounds good if you have any other questions let me know
What kind of socket you used
I think he said a 36
You don’t have to put grease
My Bobcat uses crummy bushings
Hey Joe Check Out:Gravely ztx42 wheel bearing repair. Thanks!