Part Location Diagram of 596873601 Husqvarna Left-Side Spindle Assembly
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Left-Side Spindle Assembly 596873601

Manufactured by:
Husqvarna
ERP Number:
ERP16382468
Part Number:
596873601
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  Works with your model  96043012102!
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Product Description

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This is an authentic Craftsman replacement part, sourced from the original manufacturer for use with riding lawnmowers. The metal spindle assembly is used to link the left side front wheel to the rest of the steering assembly. This left-side spindle assembly is available as an individual replacement part.

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This part works with the following brands:
  • Husqvarna
  • Jonsered
  • Poulan
  • Craftsman
  • Ariens
  • Weed Eater
  • RedMax
This part works with the following products:
  • Lawn Mower
  • Lawn Tractor
Part# 596873601 replaces these:
532194743, 5324030-87, 532403087, 536052902, 536652702, 538691301, 596873601,

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Will this part fit my craftsman lawn tractor?
James For model number 917 276641 - April 10, 2022

Hello James, thank you for writing. Yes, the number Right Hand Spindle 596873701 you had chosen is compatible with your model. We also have the Left Hand Spindle 596873601. If you need help placing an order, customer service is open 7 days a week. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you.

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I need a left and right front spindles
Jesse For model number 917289101 - August 25, 2022

Hello Jesse, Thank you for contacting us. We have researched the model you have provided and have found the part you are looking for is Part Number: 596873701 for the Right Side Spindle and Part Number: 596873601 for the Left Side Spindle. We hope this helps, good luck with this repair!

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are both spindles the same part number on this husqvarna ride on mower.
Manuel For model number Yth22v46 - July 2, 2022

Hi Manuel, Thank you for your question. There is both a left and right spindle listed for your riding mower. The part number listed under your model number for the left-hand spindle is 596873601. The part number listed for the right-hand spindle is 596873701. If you need help placing an order for them, customer service is open 7 days a week and anyone will be happy to assist you. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!

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problems when one of the front wheels gets uneven it loses steering.
Mary For model number 288720 - March 16, 2023

Hi Mary, Thank you for your question. If your lawn tractor loses steering when the front wheels get uneven, there are some parts that you will need to check to see which one is causing the issue. We recommend checking the bearings, the gears, the shafts, the spindles, the washers, the bushings and the linkages. We have included a link from our website that you may reference on how to check these parts, https://www.ereplacementparts.com/repair-center/lawn-equipment/lawn-tractor/won't-steer-correctly/. Once you have determined the part you need, please call customer service. We look forward to hearing from you!

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right front spindle. do you have one
Robert For model number 917.276640 - August 14, 2022

Hello Robert, thank you for the question. Yes we have the Right-Side Spindle Assembly is part 596873701 and the Left -Side Spindle Assembly is part 596873601. If you need help placing an order, customer service is open 7 days a week. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Customer Repair Instructions

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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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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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Damaged part.

Leroy from Houston, Missouri

2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
Parts Used:
596873601
1. Took apart.
2. Removed the old spindle.
3. Attached the new one.
4. Reassembled.
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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 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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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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Damaged and worn bearing and spindle due to lack of grease

Matt from Alexandria, Minnesota

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Wrench set
Parts Used:
596873601, 532009040
Lifted mower front end.
Removed wheel.
Removed spindle.
Punched out bearings.
Installed bearings.
Greased wheel bearing - zerk on inside so grease before putting on.
Installed spindle and greased.
Remounted wheel.
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Front wheels not parallel.

Donald from Peculiar, Missouri

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Difficult
Total Repair Time:
More than 2 hours
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench set
Parts Used:
538691201, 596873601
Replaced spindles and drag links but it didnGÇÖt fix the problem.
Found out that the front axle had been pushed back on the left side. Corrected the problem by realigning the U shaped slot that the axle slides up and down in.
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