Part Location Diagram of 538691201 Husqvarna Welded Wheel Spindle - Right
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Welded Wheel Spindle - Right 538691201

Manufactured by:
Husqvarna
ERP Number:
ERP17016482
Part Number:
538691201
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This genuine Craftsman right-side spindle assembly is designed to securely attach the front wheel to the front axle of your lawn tractor. Made from durable metal and sold pre-assembled, it offers a reliable and time-saving replacement solution. Installation Tip: You may need pliers, a socket set, and a screwdriver to complete the installation. For best results, consult your model’s diagram to confirm compatibility before purchase.

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This part works with the following brands:
  • Husqvarna
  • Poulan
  • Jonsered
  • Craftsman
  • Ariens
  • Weed Eater
  • RedMax
  • Murray
This part works with the following products:
  • Lawn Mower
  • Lawn Tractor
Part# 538691201 replaces these:
194744, 403088, 532194744, 5324030-88, 532403088, 536052802, 596873701,

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Spindle arms had broken

KAREN from RICHMOND, Kentucky

8 of 8 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
Parts Used:
538691201, 596873601
Put the mower on jacks in front and block the back wheels. Check for sturdiness. Remove the front wheels, by removing the klip ring and two washers then the tire and on other washer, set aside together. Next remove the nut and washer from the RH draglink. and set aside. Remove the thrust bearing race from between the RH spindle assembly a nd the axle assembly and set aside. Now remove the washer, klip ring and spindle cap from the top of the RH spindle. and remove the old spindle. Now place the new spindle in the axle with the thrust bearing race between the axle and the RH spindle. Now put all of the parts that you set aside and install them in reverse order. When you\'re done with that, now do the left side. You know what you\'re doing now. Have fun and be careful.
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The right hand spindle bent on my 46 inch Husqvarna riding mower

Patrick from Natchitoches, Louisiana

7 of 7 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Parts Used:
538691201
It was very easy to complete I took my floor jack, jacked it up a little took off the right tire removed the right hand spindle and put on the new one it took me 15 minutes and I was done awesome part came exactly on time actually it came 2 days earlier, thanks guys.
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Front Spindles had worn due to lack of grease

Mike from Billings, Montana

3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Wrench set
Parts Used:
538691201, 596873601
Jacked up and removed wheel.
Use open end wrenches to remove nut connecting steering arm to spindle.
Remove spring clip at top of old spindle (under grease cap)
Slid old spindle out-new one in.
Reverse all steps above to finish
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Spot welds on inside of both front axles broke , letting the front tires to wander out of place and allowing grease to come out of wheel bearings

Dan from HAMILTON, Ohio

3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Socket set
Parts Used:
538691201, 596873601, 532121232
Used small jack to raise mower to allow removal of front tires , disconnected steering rod from spindles , removed retainer collars from top & outside of spindle axles , removed tires, changed out spindle axles & reversed the process to complete repair
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Toe out excessive on front wheels

David from Hillsboro, Ohio

3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Socket set
Parts Used:
538691201, 596873601
Remove the e-ring, washers and wheel from the spindle.
Remove the nut and washer from the drag link
Remove the cap, e-ring and washer from the axle
Slide out the spindle
Remember the thrust washer between the spindle and axle, and the washer between the spindle and wheel.
Reverse the order of disassembly ... Read more />
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bent drive shafts

Daniel from WARREN, Ohio

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
removed tires, old wheel spindles, and old drive shafts(links), then replaced with new parts. it now steers like new. excelent replacement parts.
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Lawn tractor hit a fence post and bent the tire spindle knocking the tire alignment out of wack.

MAURICE from Orlando, Florida

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
Parts Used:
538691201
1. Removed defective spindle
2. Removed tire from defective spindle
3. Installed new spindle and added grease
4. Installed tire and added grease
5. Good to go
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Lawn Tractor front-end was damaged.

Bernard from Kalamazoo, Michigan

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
Removed tires and unhooked steering arms.
Removed axle.
Replaced axle and installed new washers and new spindles.
Secured with new clips and reinstalled steering arms and tires.
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Wheel spindle was bent (can\'t imagine how, daughter driving lawn tractor)

Patrick from Rising Sun, Maryland

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench set
Parts Used:
538691201, 532121749
1. Removed nut from steering arm
2. Removed C-clip and washers from axle, took tire off
3. Removed C-clip from kingpin, removed spindle
4. Reassembled in same order
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Axles bent metal was too thin and weak would not steer straight after a lot of use

Bud from Port st Lucie, Florida

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Parts Used:
538691201, 596873601, 532193542
1. Raised mower
2. Removed tires
3. Removed exhaust
4. Removed hood
5. Removed axle and bolt
6. Reinstall
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