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Lawn Tractor Axle Weldment 418168
Part #418168
Part Information
This axle weldment (part number 531171101) is for lawn tractors.
Axle weldment 531171101 connects the right and left spindle assemblies and allows the tractor to turn left or right.
Wear work gloves to protect your hands when installing this part.
Top models using the same part
| Model Name | Model Number | Diagram Name |
|---|---|---|
| Model #917254032 Craftsman front-engine lawn tractor | 917254032 | Steering |
| Model #917253790 Craftsman front-engine lawn tractor | 917253790 | Steering |
| Model #96012008900 Poulan front-engine lawn tractor | 96012008900 | Steering |
| Model #96016001900 Poulan front-engine lawn tractor | 96016001900 | Steering |
| Model #PXT16542 (96016001900) Poulan front-engine lawn tractor | PXT16542 (96016001900) | Steering |
| Model #917254702 Craftsman front-engine lawn tractor | 917254702 | Steering |
| Model #93604200 Ariens front-engine lawn tractor | 93604200 | Steering |
| Model #A20BH42 (96046001100) Ariens front-engine lawn tractor | A20BH42 (96046001100) | Steering |
| Model #936042 Ariens front-engine lawn tractor | 936042 | Steering |
| Model #96046001100 Ariens front-engine lawn tractor | 96046001100 | Steering |
Reviews
Sears front axle replacement
Hey just like the one I replaced.
Joey J., Littleton N.C.
Did you find this review helpful?
- Ease of Installation
- Difficult
- Duration of Installation
- 1 - 2 hours
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I would buy it again
Fits like factory parts
Kevin, Massachusetts
Did you find this review helpful?
- Ease of Installation
- Easy
- Duration of Installation
- 30 minutes - 1 hour
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Home Owner's Needs
I needed this part to rebuild a Lawn Tractor/Snow Plow. The part fit, however, I ordered the bushings for the center of the axle and I was provided one bushing for a spindle location. I had to go to a local small engine repair shop to purchase the needed bushings to finish this portion of the rebuild. Neither I nor my girlfriend's son have operated the equipment yet as there are other parts that still need to be replaced and I have not had ample time to finish the project. Once the project is completed it will be given a test run. As this tractor's primary use will be plowing snow this season try sending this review again in four to six months. Thank you
Nmbr1Trckr, Front Royal, VA
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- Ease of Installation
- Easy
- Duration of Installation
- Less than 30 minutes
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Works great!
This riding lawnmower is a gift from my Mom in 2003...Sears Craftsman 19HP 42" mower......front axle broke a while a ago,,,,finally had to replace it and it fix perfect!
Kelso100, Tehachapi, CA
Did you find this review helpful?
- Ease of Installation
- Easy
- Duration of Installation
- 1 - 2 hours
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Lawn tractor axle weldment
It appears to be a good quality part but it does not come with the center bushing and the old part has a molded bushing that cannot be removed
Mike, Tennessee
1 person thought this review was helpful.
- Ease of Installation
- Moderate
- Duration of Installation
- 30 minutes - 1 hour
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Front axle for Craftsman LT1000 lawn tractor
I bought this axle to replace the 20 year old one on my mower that broke. This one is built similar to the original, the only difference is how it is welded at the spindles. Great price and I would have given it 5 stars had they did a better job on the weld beads at the spindle entrances on the ends. One of the right side welds was blown out and they never went back over it to get a good clean weld. They just painted it and called it good. One thing I want to mention is if you order this axle, it doesn't come with the plastic spacer bearing (part# 136518) or the steel inner spacer brace (part# 160367) where the main bolt goes through the front axle brace at the center axle hole pivot point. I used my old ones, but, if I did it again, I would just look up these part numbers and order new ones with the axle if they are available. Everything went together well and works well. Overall, great price and an almost exact replacement for my Craftsman LT1000.
Rob ., WI
4 people thought this review was helpful.
- Ease of Installation
- Easy
- Duration of Installation
- 1 - 2 hours
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Fit Form Function
Redesign was better built than original and everything fit fine.
TS E C, Wisconsin
1 person thought this review was helpful.
- Ease of Installation
- Moderate
- Duration of Installation
- 1 - 2 hours
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Good price for a new part
The part fit great. Getting the old pieces off only required a socket head for a 4+3 bolts and pliers to remove a few cotter pins and E-clips. A jack is required or you can lift it yourself and have someone slide a stand in place to hold it up. You probably will want to borrow/buy a grease gun for the new axle wear the tire rods go in. Some WD40 will work for a few hours.
S S, Lansdale, Pa
2 people thought this review was helpful.
- Ease of Installation
- Moderate
- Duration of Installation
- 1 - 2 hours
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend