Front wheel bearings
 

I'm having trouble with my front wheel bearings being eaten up. Based on the pic below, I think I've figured it out. My washer needs to cover the outer edge of the bearing. Correct? The way it is now, the bolt is putting pressure on the inside of the bearing only. Thanks in advance.

Wheel Bearing
 

Bob,go too partstree.com and enter the model and serial number off your tractor and it will bring up a list of assembles.Then click on front wheel and a schematic of the whole wheel assembly will appear and you will be able to see what you do or dont have for the correct amount and size for the washers.

Take care,Bruce

Thanks Bruce. Been there, done that, but this is the only pic I get...

Front Wheel Bearing
 

Bob,here is what my 1440 wheel looks like and yours my be the same.

Take care,Bruce

What kind of bearings are you using? Not all that will fit are up to the task. I also would have greased them before installation. Most seem to have minimal grease from the factory.

The washer is a special thick washer. It looks like you are using a standard washer because it is caved in where the bolt is. Not sure...need to use a lock washer too.

Matt...the ones for a 3/4 spindle from ccspecialties. Thanks guys Im sure its a washer issue issue. I'll keep working on it.

They have a manufacturer name and number on them? Go to a bearing supply place and try to get USA or European-made bearings.

The sealed bearings have very little grease in them. I pry out one seal and pack them good and then put the seal back in. Also, it is important that there is no preload in there bearings, so don't take up all the slop with washers. Leave a slight amount (1/32" or so) and make sure that the washer only contacts the inner race of the bearing. If the washer is caving in as it appears to be in your picture, you are loading the bearings axially, and they are not designed for that. These bearings are just plain ball bearings and are designed for radial loads only.

In Lonestar's picture, look at the #7 parts. You may need one or more of those to effective "lengthen" your axle shaft. Your bolt should bottom out on the end of the axle shaft (or washers), not compress the bearing. If you're killing bearings, you're probably preloading them, which they don't like. Like Matt says, grease them well too.

Thanks Jim. I'll see what I can find at the hardware store. Does anybody know the length of the bolt? Mine arent stock.

Matt...the bearings I have are: Cub Cadet OEM Super Heavy Duty 3/4 inch Front Wheel Bearings PN/IH-384881-R93 USE IH-384881-R94