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15-30 minutes
This is an authentic replacement part manufactured for use with Husqvarna trimmers. The lower shaft kit is used to house the driveshaft and this kit includes the inner driveshaft housing and grease to reduce friction between the driveshaft and housing. This lower shaft kit is available as an individual replacement part.
Kit, Lower Shaft 545180848
OEM part for: Husqvarna
Part Number: 545180848
$43.58
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Compatibility
This part will fit the following 4 machines
Husqvarna
128LD 952711969 2010-06 Trimmer/Edger View Diagrams & Manuals
128 LD (952711969) (2010-08) Us Can View Diagrams & Manuals
128 LD (952711953) (2010-08) Us Lowes View Diagrams & Manuals
128 LD (2009-08) Us Can View Diagrams & Manuals
This item works with the following types of products:
- Edger Parts
- Trimmer Parts
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The part works great.
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Would this part work on my128CD Would make my cure shaft into a strait one
Monte
asked on 2023-12-02
Hello Monte, thank you for your question. No, the straight lower shaft is not for your model. We only find the original Kit Driveshaft Lower Curved 545180847. Thank you and have a great day.
eReplacementParts Team December 02, 2023
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Bent lower shaft on trimmer
kevin - May 30, 2016
👍 4 of 4 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Nutdriver, torx bit
Parts Used
Took trimmer head off of old shaft, transferred flex drive cable from old shaft to new shaft and reassembled unit. very simple process. less than 30 minutes to complete.
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Trimmer shaft had become bent over the years
Josh - April 17, 2017
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Nutdriver
1. Disconnected lower shaft and trimmer head from upper shaft.
2. Removed trigger assembly (several hex screws).
3. Removed engine cover pieces (several hex screws).
4. Removed old upper shaft and replaced with new upper shaft.
5. Replaced engine cover pieces.
6. Replaced trigger assembly. (*Note: Ensure trigger cable and kill switch wires are firmly seated in the trigger assembly and that trigger isn't crimped or under tension before setting trigger assembly screws.)
7. Removed trimmer head from lower shaft.
8. Replaced trimmer head onto new shaft.
9. Connected lower shaft to upper shaft.
2. Removed trigger assembly (several hex screws).
3. Removed engine cover pieces (several hex screws).
4. Removed old upper shaft and replaced with new upper shaft.
5. Replaced engine cover pieces.
6. Replaced trigger assembly. (*Note: Ensure trigger cable and kill switch wires are firmly seated in the trigger assembly and that trigger isn't crimped or under tension before setting trigger assembly screws.)
7. Removed trimmer head from lower shaft.
8. Replaced trimmer head onto new shaft.
9. Connected lower shaft to upper shaft.
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Push button release on lower shaft broke
ANDREW - August 12, 2018
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, T15 and t25 torque bit
Parts Used
Husqvarna 128ld
-remove lower shaft from the upper.
-take the t15 and t25 torque bit to remove the 2 small screws on the neck of the head to release the head from the lower shaft.
-pull the metal drive shaft cable out through the bottom of the old lower shaft. The cable will only remove one way.
-grease the cable before inserting into the bottom end of the new lower shaft.
-place the trimmer head onto the bottom of the lower shaft and reinsert both screws. Try to align the smaller of the screws (t15 torque screw) with the push button release at the top of the shaft before tightening so the trimmer head is not turned to one of the sides.
-remove lower shaft from the upper.
-take the t15 and t25 torque bit to remove the 2 small screws on the neck of the head to release the head from the lower shaft.
-pull the metal drive shaft cable out through the bottom of the old lower shaft. The cable will only remove one way.
-grease the cable before inserting into the bottom end of the new lower shaft.
-place the trimmer head onto the bottom of the lower shaft and reinsert both screws. Try to align the smaller of the screws (t15 torque screw) with the push button release at the top of the shaft before tightening so the trimmer head is not turned to one of the sides.
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Shaft was bent.
Kyle - July 24, 2018
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set
1. Removed lower driveshaft from upper driveshaft.
2. Removed the upper driveshaft. Try to keep the throttle housing on. This can be time consuming if you are not careful.
3. Insert new upper drive shaft into trimmer.
4. Insert lower driveshaft into upper driveshaft.
5. Place the trimmer guard and head on the new lower driveshaft.
2. Removed the upper driveshaft. Try to keep the throttle housing on. This can be time consuming if you are not careful.
3. Insert new upper drive shaft into trimmer.
4. Insert lower driveshaft into upper driveshaft.
5. Place the trimmer guard and head on the new lower driveshaft.
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