Spacer Brace Axle 532414736

Elevated front of mower to remove the Tie Rod from both Left and Right Spindle Assemblies and then both Spindle Assemblies from old Axle. Next removed 5/8-11 bolt and lock nut that fastens the Front Axle to the Front and Rear Axle Braces. Next removed bolts that hold the front Axle Brace along with Front Chassis Suspension Bracket to remo ... Read more ve Axle. Next Reinstalled the new Front Axle with new Axle Brace Spacer and Axle Spacer back onto the mower in the reverse order of disassembling. Replaced all Bearings for both Left and Right Spindles and installed onto the new Axle. Next installed new Draglink Bushing to the right Spindle and installed Tie Rod. Remember to grease both the Axle Spindles and Both Tire Spindles.

1. Removed entire axle, axle braces with wheels attached. At that point I discovered both axle braces were broken or cracked and had to order new ones. Attached axle with new pivot bolt to new braces and raised entire assembly into the tractor. In hindsight and if the braces were intact, I would just raise the axle and install the bolt.