JD 54C Deck--wheel bushing

[sgoldste01]

I'm replacing the gauge wheels on my JD 54C deck. I purchased the new wheels (AM125172), which come with replacement bushings. But I can't see how to remove the existing bushings (which are badly worn) from the axle bolt.

I'm guessing there's something obvious I'm not seeing. Suggestions?

Thanks,

Steve

 

[beenthere]

If you have new wheels with new bushings, why do you want to remove the existing bushings that go with the used gauge wheels?

Post a pic (as that will save me from going out to the shed and taking a wheel off my 54C deck ). We can go from there.

 

[sgoldste01]

The existing bushing is badly worn on the bottom, where I'm pointing in the first attachment.

The new gauge wheels came with new bushings (see 2nd attachment), and I'd like to use them instead. But I can't figure out how to get the old bushing off of the threaded bolt that you see in first attachment.

Ideas?

 

[beenthere]

Have you tried a hammer? Just tap on it and it should pop loose.

A pipe wrench to turn it some will likely work too.

Use the bushing that matches the old one.

 

[Mistyridgefarm]

Got some bad news. Your deck is the newer version that does not use the replaceable spindles. My 345 uses the bushings, the GX345 does not. You will have to get new spindles. Be careful as there is different pn on each corner.

I just replaced mine this year. I think they were like $39 a piece.

 

[sgoldste01]

Got some bad news. Your deck is the newer version that does not use the replaceable spindles. My 345 uses the bushings, the GX345 does not. You will have to get new spindles. Be careful as there is different pn on each corner.

I just replaced mine this year. I think they were like $39 a piece.

Hmmm, that's too bad. I wonder if they can be drilled out and then refabricated with common hardware.

 

[beenthere]

Yep, sorry to see that too.

Might try cutting that one off, and drilling it out for a through-bolt.

But exchanging the wheel kit for the spindle might be the easiest route to take. And looks like (from jdparts) that there is a s/n break on the right part.
Only the left rear deck wheel takes the wheel kit that you have.

 

[sgoldste01]

Yep, sorry to see that too.

Might try cutting that one off, and drilling it out for a through-bolt.

But exchanging the wheel kit for the spindle might be the easiest route to take. And looks like (from jdparts) that there is a s/n break on the right part.
Only the left rear deck wheel takes the wheel kit that you have.

Can you explain how/what you figured out on jdparts? I looked there, and couldn't figure out how to identify the P/Ns for the spindles I need. I only need the front two spindles; the rear two are fine.

What's interesting is that the gauge wheels I bought (AM125172) are exactly what is recommended on the attached document. But notice that the spindles aren't even identified with a P/N.

 

[beenthere]

I looked up GT245 under the model search in jdparts. Then to Attachments to get to the mower decks. From there alphabetic to Wheels under W.

Here it shows 3 different arms (spindles) for LF, RF, and RR. Shown is the LF item # 24
Hope this helps some.

 

[sgoldste01]

I looked up GT245 under the model search in jdparts. Then to Attachments to get to the mower decks. From there alphabetic to Wheels under W.

Here it shows 3 different arms (spindles) for LF, RF, and RR. Shown is the LF item # 24
Hope this helps some.

There's something different about how you're navigating through JDparts, and how I do it. Attached is what I end up with; notice how I only have access to the common "consumables", like the gauge wheels, but I don't see an Illustrated Parts List, and I don't see the arms/spindles.

I can't seem to duplicate your results. :confused2: