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No, I haven't. I replaced them last season. Something to consider. ETA Just ordered new blades and sharpener... will balance them when they come in.

Alright - I changed the bearings yesterday and all went smoothly. Noise is gone, and the cut looks good. There is still just a touch of play in the blade tips (they go up and down maybe 1/64th) compared to the others. Makes me wonder if the housing itself isn't to blame. I picked up a...

All this info is great, thank you! In the interest of time - and now seeing how easy it was to get the spindle disassembled - I relented and just purchased the identical oem replacements from my "local" dealer. I'll reassemble this morning. Yes, the bearings were/are sealed on both side...

Good point. You have any experience with a particular brand that isn't Chinese, or has exceptional reliability?

I'm glad you brought that up actually. I have less than 100 hours on this mower. When I told the dealer that, they said that it was probably a fluke and not to change out the other two. Now you have me doubting myself.

Looks like that's not the case. May just pick up a holder as a spare. Along with a couple extra bearings. Was easy to get out. Dangit, there goes my justification for another Harbor Freight visit...

Eh, if it's really that simple as is being stated above, I'm ok with doing it myself vs. taking it to the dealer (2hr RT). I'll pull the spindle today and see if the damage is limited to the bearings. These posts have given me the confidence to just jump in and do it myself.

No, you're right. I just have so many other projects on my plate - I was hoping to avoid the added load. On the upside, it'll help me justify more tools for the barn. I watched a few videos where the bearings just fell out - and others where they had to use a press - which I don't have (yet)...

First post here. Please go easy. I have the subject zero turn that has a spindle making a lot of noise (sounds like the blade is loose). After closer examination, there is a small amount of play in the shaft. The bearing holder looks fine externally, but I'm guessing that the bearings are...