The bearing has to go on first. It has a locking ring that locks it into place. Then the PTO goes on and you use the set screws to lock it onto the bearing. I suggest downloading the service manual if you haven't yet. It will show you how everything goes. Yeah that bearing should turn extremely easy. You will have to unlock the ring in order to get the bearing off.
Use a drift and knock the ring clockwise to unlock and then you will turn it CCW to tighten the bearing down.
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DWayne
1973: 128, ag tires, 3pt. lift, spring assist, lights, 42" Deck
10" moldboard plow
2016 XT1 42" deck 18HP
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