How to Fix a Snowblower Auger Gear [Part 2]

Part 2
In today's video I'll be showing you how to fix an Auger Gear on a Craftsman 9/24 snow blower!
My friend said he would try to use it, but it just wouldn't throw snow, he said the 2nd stage would spin, but the 1st stage (Impellers) wouldn't.
In PART 1, I showed you how to remove the 1st and 2nd stage auger assembly from the auger housing, and how to disassemble the gearbox to access the worm gear inside of it!
Once we had everything disassembled, I showed you how I go about ordering parts. Specifically, how to find the right parts, using your model number!
You can watch PART 1 here: • How to Fix a Snowblowe...
In today's video, I show you how to properly reassemble the gearbox with our new gear.
I show you step by step how to reassemble everything, then we take this machine outside and test it in the snow!
MODEL NUMBER: C950 - 52809 - 0
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[@williamdorsey2029]

We don't always give people like yourself the credit they deserve, Ten thumbs up for applying your tradesmanship to help keep things working..

[@michaelwittke8336]

Great job! FYI, the reason there is an inside and outside hole for the wheel retaining pin is for those that do a lot of turning, the machine will operate as if it had an "open differential" and they won’t be fighting a “locked” drive axial as they try to make turns

[@freedom_dispenser]

Thanks for the most informative video about this model, I have the exact same one and I was in fear it was the worm gear, spent about 45 minutes tearing it down step by step to your video and ordered my worm gear and grease! Big appreciation keep up the amazing work sir.

[@rogerbracken6225]

Excellent job. Your attention to the details of the job was very helpful. It really helps that you pointed out all of the details of the reassembly noting particularly the proper alignment of the parts to the case so that those of us following you (hopefully) will remember to look for that orientation before attempting the reassembly.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching Roger!

[@philrader2016]

This video saved me a lot of headaches and time. The flat sections on the bushings is easy to miss and the housing of the wormgear will not go back together unless the bushings are setting flush. Thanks again this was super helpful.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@asertiv1]

This video is fantastic. I was tempted to buy a new blower, but your video, and about $50 in parts brought my old craftsman back to life. just in time for the next storm tomorrow night. Thanks!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Glad I was able to help, thanks for watching asertiv1!

[@LeftyLen1961]

A very helpful video . Not too much time spent showing basic bolt removal but very thorough !!! Great real help. I now feel ready to strip mine down.

[@MrAAok]

Just wanted to take the time to thank you for this video! Because of you I was able to repair my snowblower with the same exact problem! You literally saved me hundreds of dollars! Thank you!!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Hey, thanks for watching, if you don't mind, leave me a Google review? Would definitely help me out, thanks again!

[@MrAAok]

Eliminator Performance you got it!

[@briangohr8888]

Thanks! This really helped me. I found the brass gear online for $12. The key way was too narrow, but I widened it and worked perfectly.

[@codywheten6242]

Thank you so much for the detailed breakdown of the gearbox! this made me feel mich more confident while repairing my blower!

[@augustharlacher5660]

Thank you for this awesome video on how to replace a broken gear box gear! My son-in-law's craftsman snow blower is only 1 year old and already have to deal with this kind of repair. But we have a gravel driveway so it's to be expected. So, I guess I have some work to do. I'm a retired auto mechanic, but by watching your video I'll GET-ER-DONE! Thanks again for part 1 and part 2 step by step repair! WELL, DONE! 😎👍🙏

[@edgoetz8303]

Thanks for the thorough description on repairing the auger housing. Very helpful and informative.

[@waynestefinashen239]

Excellent 2 Part Video especially pointing out the significance of the flats in the housing in relationship to the bushing flats. Without that information someone might break a housing if they did not realize they had interference. Presently Stens offers FREE shipping on orders over $150 Cdn but you need to set up a prepaid (credit card) account with them.

[@pkelly8816]

Absolutely spot on, professor. Well explained. Thanks.

[@derknorm8790]

Oh boy was this video and the first part helpful. Currently pulling mine apart right now

[@AquarianDiary]

Excellent tutorial. I appreciate all the detailed instructions.

[@bdawg8907]

Good demo for the rebuild. With the impeller out…. I’d have done the impeller mod at the same time since it would have been easy. I did the impeller mod and now my blower never clogs with slush and it made a noticeable improvement in blowing the fluffy stuff. 😊

[@shawn5294]

Thanks for posting this video. It helped me out tons as I had the wrong shear pins in mine as well. I now have a new gear and the correct shear pins.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Glad I was able to help, thanks for watching!

[@JohnJones-qs5yt]

One of the best how to videos I have ever viewed. This is a big job and I wanted detail to get it right . Thank You. I am certain I will view it a few more times.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching, good luck on the repair!

[@swamijis1]

THANK YOU FOR AN EXCELLENT VIDEO, GREAT MANNER OF EXPLAINING ON HOW TO PUT IT TOGETHER KEEP THEM COMING GOD BLESS.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching Bob!

[@upagainstyou623]

giant thank you, back up and running saved me a ton of money and learned a lot.

[@davidchizek8760]

I need to do the same job on a craftsman blower. Your video is wonderful. Saving my back side :)

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Just did one the other day, thanks for watching!

[@SheSaidGooGooGaaGaa]

Well done. I've got allot of work ahead of me, thanks for the videos.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@tdcurrie3579]

Both parts 1and 2 are great videos. Very informative.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks T&D!

[@nickpatrinos3823]

Really great detailed explanation of this type of repair. Very knowledgeable mechanic. Thanks so much!! Nick P. Milwaukee, WI

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@pastrana37]

eliminator thanks so much for your part 2 video auger gear box..i can't wait to look on my mtd yard snowblower my same issue..best explanation i ever see...thks thump up100%

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnbarone843]

Fantastic tutorial on how to DYI a 3 to 400$ repair! Keep them coming! I subscribed!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching John!

[@KianaShalix]

Not going to lie I wish I had found your channel last year! I bought the exact machine and the guy before me has bolts in for the pins. Paid 150$ for it because the guy thought it was leaking gas out of the block but it turns out it was just a fuel line cracked and I thought I had won a little lottery but I guess I will see what happens when I get it running if the gear is pooched. I am hoping not! Great videos!

[@Ronaldo-ge3ty]

Great video, just in the process of refurbishing my old blower, made thing so much easier

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheBessie98]

I have the same exact model Craftsman 9HP, 26", so this was a fantastic and invaluable video on rebuilding the gear box. I've learned so much and hopefully repaired my machine on my own. I was unable to join the 2 sides of the snowblower alone, until the augur lever was depressed, which I may not have done, if you hadn't explained that. There is one thing. After everything was back together and tested, I noticed the augur blades kept turning, even when the augur handle was not depressed? Is there something I missed? Thanks again, I'm definitely a subscriber!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Likely the cable for auger set with too much tension so the brake isn't engaging, or it's the belt that's too tight. Also check to make sure the idler return spring is still connected. If not, it won't pull back the idler pulley enough and the belt will stay slightly engaged.

[@chichuaxyiong7803]

Great demonstration. Thanks for sharing the video.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@troyg748]

Cool vid, and I see you're in Ontario too. I just discovered the same issue with mine. Was stored at a buddy's for 2 years. I got it back in not so good shape. Was brand new.....

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Cheers from Port Colborne 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@patrickmorin7693]

Great video and you speak very clearly. For those who have never done it, it’s a heads up to all the details important a mechanic must do. Such a job should cost 4 hours labour plus parts in my opinion.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

[@recklesmess]

Great video, helped me repair my snowblower.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks Kevin!

[@Wallace823]

Very nice work, we'll described. Customer has to be happy.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Yes, he was very happy! Thanks for watching Wallace!

[@1ronhall]

Nice work and nice video .... very thorough and professional repair ......

[@jorgeestrella5721]

Thanks for the posting ...helped me out a lot !

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for Watching Jorge!

[@paulwojtala6425]

Great video, very informative especially for the DIY

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@zaldybelsol9224]

Nice! The content is detailed. Thanks. Will try to fix mine..

[@edrodrigues5623]

Great video, Had the son take it out and ran over the lead cord that he used to start it. The impeller runs great but the auger very slow, if at all. Took the sheer pins off tonight and not the right ones, just bent bolts. I want to see if I can do this on my own. Excellent job.

[@simonmorneau7933]

You are very efficient !!!! Thank you again and again!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼☕️☕️

[@joehawthorn3018]

Very Good. I will be working on a similar blower come warmer weather. Its very rusty. Your video will help. Thanks

[@cubul32]

Thanks bud, from Montreal, QC, thumbs up.

[@robofstein8181]

Nice job. I would add that you should grease or oil the auger shafts before installing the aluminum gear box shells. This helps protect the seals as you slide the gear box shells onto the auger axle.

[@claudedesaulniers2300]

Thanks for pointing out those flat spots in there. I couldn’t figure out why my case wasn’t shutting properly.

[@PTucker0864]

That's the exact blower I have except 26". I had a shear pin break, but the propeller broke also on one side...mangled it! Was wondering how to get the auger assembly apart at the back.....this was perfectly illustrated! Thanks!

[@fantama73]

What a great video,, thanks so much for sharing thumps up

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching Jose, think about subscribing to the channel if you like these types of videos, I post every week!

[@kfredj]

Helped me out greatly!

[@932stretch]

Gotta do this on my Ariens. Was told the whole worm gear/shafts/gear-box had to be changed all at one time. Parts came to $275.00. Going to take mine apart to see what/which gear I need. I hope mine goes as easy as you made yours look. Wish me luck. Thanks, JIM

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Good luck, Jim!

[@javiergriffin5343]

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[@brianmedeiros417]

Great video! The pin on the tire had two settings. My manual mentioned something about easy maneuverability during light snow.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Yes, install a pin on 1 wheel to the outside of the wheel to allow it to spin. Both wheels pinned to the axle drives both like pozi in old muscle cars, better traction but harder to turn

[@brianmedeiros417]

Again, awesome video. Showing to my buddy so he can fix what he broke! Jeep up the great work!

[@932stretch]

Great Video. Just can't beat the old Tecumseh Snow King Engines.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching 932stretch!

[@patrickmorin7693]

I have 2 snow king 10 hp set up on a custom blower but I have no part numbers. Could you provide me a compatible # please for gear box parts.

[@dj5752]

Really. Great Job!!!!! Thank You.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching John, think about subscribing to the channel if you enjoy these types of videos!

[@Joeyjupiter123]

Another great video you are a-pro .thank you.

[@MowersNBlowers]

Good job Jake!

[@TheDeuble4u]

love the vid. thank you. i do feel you used a lil too much grease.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

That stuff mixes around pretty good, still running today with no issues!

[@generalzod2841]

Great vid good job explaining it all 👍🏼

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Yes, let the knowledge flow through you! Lol thanks for watching!!

[@bradwagner1362]

great video easy to follow

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching Brad!

[@griffbartlett511]

Great video, thanks !

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching! Think about subscribing if you haven't already, I post weekly small engine repair videos!

[@catherineelisecairns1097]

Great job

[@KuvHlubStephanie]

Awesome video man.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@philliphall5198]

He is a great teacher and should be in trade school teaching

[@kathydraeger1857]

Excellent!!!!!

[@MovementTrainingCo]

Perfect, thanks!

[@robertcasserly9967]

Nice job perfect!

[@bandanadan101]

Good job helped me out 😎

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching Bandan!

[@gwhite0992]

Great video.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks Gary!

[@valnaso8645]

Excellent Video!!

[@valnaso8645]

I am putting my gear assy back together today and replacing the front bushing, it does not fit onto the shaft and i do not want to bang it on as it will crack, any suggestions?

[@stevemortensen4651]

Thanks great job

[@mike300406]

an extra 2 for the customer very thoughtful good man some people don't care 1 bit they would rather you bring it back more money yaa yaa yaa

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Yes I always try to provide the best service! Thanks for watching!

[@skivvy69]

Good job.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks! If you like the videos, think about Subscribing, I upload every week & it helps me out!

[@ronwelch1934]

Auger repair 101, Great Job - learned alot. Thanks.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching Ron!

[@rbarr775]

Good quality work. These things should come with about a dozen spare shear bolts, so the owner won't be tempted to reach for a grade 7 from his fastener assortment.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Hahaha YES! It's funny but also sad at the same time, as I had to tell my friend that his $200+ repair could've been prevented by using a $1.00 shear pin lol

[@tilliangelo9769]

loved the video

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@Goonies-xh3qr]

The left tire axle pin goes on the outside for light snow and ease of maneuverability according to the manual. I have mine through the inside as you were saying so both tires are gripping.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Yes like the old pozi traction on muscle cars, I find it better when it's locked, and the snow/ice makes it easy enough to turn the snowblower. These are quite small units anyway, and I find them easy to maneuver.

[@samuelcartagena3002]

Good explain

[@luismarrero1625]

I appreciate this video your awesome

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@newjerseybt]

This is one machine that can greatly benefit from an impeller kit. It will throw snow 30 - 50% farther. I put one on my 2003 Ariens 1128DLE and I can throw 60 feet when powdery. It will also pump slushy snow without clogging.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for the recommendation, I've heard of them but never tried them out!

[@game.over.]

Thanx for the intell

[@davidpatterson5728]

WOW, THANK YOU!!! What detail you provide. I just picked up a MTD 8x26" blower with a busted auger. Not ever done one before I'm waiting for the gear box. This is a 1994 blower, very well cared for. There is NO gasket between the two halves. Seems odd, but do you know if back then they were built that way? I was given a CUB CADET 28" blower, big hole in the block. For my limited knowledge all else appears good. I was looking to get a predator replacement engine, trying to keep cost down as much as possible. I want to give one away to help someone out. A friend has a TORO, tracked 3 stage. It has set outside for at least 3 years. The thing started right up, runs a little rough but runs. It probably doesn't have 4 hours on it. The linkages are messed up, due to setting out no doubt. It doesn't seem to go through the snow worth a crap, it blows and in forward gears goes fine but a wheeled unit seems to have a lot more balls than this does. How do the gearing work? Are they like a pressure on the pulley? Never owned a blower so have zero experience in this area. Again, I thank you for your knowledge, and for taking the time to produce such high end instruction!! Dave in Vermont, 100% off grid for 43 years and counting

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching! It has a friction wheel drive underneath!

[@karurbadrinarayanan9530]

Very good information and I have one question. Is it possible to reconnect axil of auger with out disconnecting the auger from the back of the snow blower. I have a condition where axil came off the bush due to stone or ice. Please let me know how to go about it. Thanks.

[@z978ady]

Do you know if slightly bent auger shaft can be straightened with a hydraulic press? It is a 1985 sears 5/23 replacement parts are not easy to find. I am assuming the brass gear in the video is pretty standard and still available online, as well as auger bearing that is at the back of the housing.

[@TheSqoou]

Thanks. We're down on just the other side of the pond and needed exactly this tutorial.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@donniedoesit4958]

Good hearing someone using the correct terminology for the parts and description of repairs. Good job. Maybe you can help I believe I came across a '79 Magna Front Tine Tiller with a 5 horse Briggs can't find much info about this machine maybe you can help let me know thanks. Oh, can I buy a shear pin assortment pack?

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thank you, I'll look into the Magna Tiller and see what I can find. As for the shear pins, yes you can buy assortment packs, maybe try Amazon, we got ours at STENS.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

www.tillersdirect.com/stories/395-How-to-Access-Old-Rototiller-Manuals.html

[@donniedoesit4958]

Thanks that'll be helpful. I'm a painter by trade and do this in the winter. Mowers and anything with an engine. I remember times when I wouldn't nothing but five or six years old my dad and I working on mowers. Good Times. we especially liked the ones where the flywheel key was sheared people thought it was junk.

[@mpeters5549]

Have you ever taken a different gearcase assembly and made it to fit on another sbowblower? My Toro 28" MaxHD worm gears are toast. Found a 32" on ebay that i maybe can cut down to make it work

[@sksam5984]

Thank you I like your show

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@sksam5984]

Omg, your are money saver.thx again.

[@zacharyzooshorion]

Lol, all the Snowblower tutorials are done by Canadians, go figure. We don't have as much arctic tundra down here in the US... but we thank you for helping us.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

I've been getting 4 a day, full service 2hrs minimum, plus pick ups and deliveries, absolutely swamped and booked a week out now. We got hit with the tail end of that buffalo storm, lucky we didn't get it all. I could hardly keep up with the calls.

[@thegreenman2030]

Hey great videos! While my machine was a different model it still helped me enough to get everything done in the correct manner and now it's working great. Just need snow to test it here in North East Pennsylvania. I do have one question I am using the OEM sheer pins which came with the machine when I purchased it new about 9 years ago. I broke my 1st one last season and my 2nd earlier this season then the next day the worm gear completely failed. Is this common or do you think the pins even though they are the correct ones per the manufacturer were to hard?

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Good question, sometimes the shear pins can shear half way and still transfer some force into the gears in the gear box. Glad to hear things are back up and running! And yeah we don't have too much snow in southern Ontario either. Thanks for watching Green Man!

[@allgokusun]

I have a tory built 2410 and I can't seem to get the auger assembly to pull out easily at all. Unlike some snow blowers they slide right out.. this one womt budge.. any tips I can use to get it all out? Thanks

[@pastrana37]

Eliminator Is ME again Andres from CT...thank you so much.I just open the gear box.exactly thats my problem..I wish you can see how bad the gear was...I'm goint to amazon cause I want to order tha grease 7 Probably the auger gear too..I find the oe part but little bit spencer from mtdyard machine..problaly both..not sure which one you recommend..once again Thumup 100%

[@fernandocontreras6541]

Great videos, I have learned a lot. Can you tell me if the Ariens Deluxe snow blowers also use grease in their gear case? I saw a video where the guy was actually checking the level of the Grease or oil through a hole on top, that later he closed it by screwing a bolt, in this video it looked like oil to me. just curious.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

I can assure you it is grease, on this one the white is lithium grease and the green stuff is called "00" or double zero grease. Specifically made for low temp cold applications.

[@davidcoudriet8439]

Is there a video on fixing the reversing problem?

[@a3a14613]

I was hoping you would discuss how you got the shaft back through the bearing. Apparently yours went quite easily, mine isn't.

[@davidcoudriet8439]

Looks like you painted the rusty spots; nice of you to do that!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Yea for something so inexpensive, my customers appreciate it! Thanks for watching!

[@josejimenezcaceres5277]

Hello, thanks for the video. My machine has that damaged part. I don't know what brand it is, it says Stanley 30” but I'm looking for that part by that brand and I can't find it. Could you help me?

[@fmorello1958]

F’n great video!!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@truenorthmuskoka9077]

My John deer riding mower with 44 inch blower has an issue. It started making a loud grinding noise. I thought it was the gear box but when I took it apart the gears were ok. Must have been a rock between the impeller and body. Anyway I did find a few small metal bits in the gear case but I cant figure out what its from. Looks like it used to be shaped like a hollow tube. Could this be a pin spring? I have no idea where it would go. Anyone know

[@JV-up3fr]

Great job on video! I have a Deere TRS32. Neither gear is available from Deere. Anyone have any suggestions how to obtain replacement gears? OEM #'s are M45701 and M45702. Thanks.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching, I'd try Amazon or eBay if you could.

[@philippebelair3372]

Thanks ...merci A+

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@SuperSteeldrum]

Is it possible to replace the shaft. Mine snapped right at a sheer pin hole. I can only find the whole assembly with gear box.🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Yes, google your model number and search for the parts diagram. Then look at the parts diagram and the shaft itself should be numbered. You can then search for that part number

[@Goonies-xh3qr]

Any tips on how to break a seized/rusted auger free from the auger axle? I was able to get a pry bar in and break one side free, but the other side won't give. I bought a lower HP Craftsman for parts for my 9hp/26in snowblower that I completely destroyed the auger blades on.

[@thomaswilson5228]

same happened on my 9/26 axle is froze to one side auger. sheer pin ( nut and bolt) were rusted and froze. had to drill it out but still cant get axle to spin as it is froze to blade impeller. gear box and rest of machine is functioning fine. Hate to tear it down if I dont have to.