DKCDKC
Platinum Member
My Husqvarna YTH20K46 riding lawn tractor has a pretty basic front wheel structure. The spindle simply runs through the tire rim with a clip on the end of the spindle. My problem is that something is worn badly so that the wheel wobbles a lot on the spindle and the tractor can't be steered.. I looked at the rims carefully and see no sign of roller bearings and such, although the rim has a grease fitting. When I look at a parts diagram for the rim and tire, it shows a "bearing flange" inserted into the rim from the outside side. When I look at the rim closely, there does seem to be some kind of insert, but I don't know how to get it out. I've used a hammer and punch from the other side of the rim without luck. Anyone have this issue and know how to extract the flange, or if it is likely the problem? Or is it going to be necessary to buy new rims. Help would be appreciated.
I picked the tractor up for a song at an auction because of the loose front tires. I'd rather get it running and use it than just piece it out.
I picked the tractor up for a song at an auction because of the loose front tires. I'd rather get it running and use it than just piece it out.