How To Replace Axle Bearings Ariens ST824 Model 924050

[@hugolafhugolaf]

I tackled this today and thanks to this video, everything went smoothly, as I knew exactly what to expect. Thanks again!

[@ThrottleStopRacing]

I happy it was helpful, thanks for the comment.

[@hugolafhugolaf]

What a great video. Thank you sir!

[@ThrottleStopRacing]

I am happy you liked it. Thanks for the comment.

[@ralphwatten2426]

Very nice how to video with great camera work. Next I'd like to see crankshaft bearing replacement on your old Chevy. Thanks for posting.

[@markmuranyi9289]

Thanks for your video. I have exactly the same machine and I have discovered I have the same issue as you did. Great description on your repair. Thanks.

[@russellstephan6844]

I love my ST824. I blew up the Tecumseh engine on mine with a thrown rod. Then, I did a Harbor Freight Predator engine swap. I did put up a video on KZbin about the effort. It's a mighty nice upgrade in power! I've also installed conveyor belt scrap impeller wipers. Boy! Talk about a large step up in throwing performance. In addition, wet and heavy snow no longer cause clogging. But, be sure to slot the bolt locations of the wipes. Why? There's a smaller diameter metal sheet for the scoop in front of the impeller housing. The wipers need to be retracted to install the auger/impeller. Then, once the auger/impeller is back in-place, the wipers can be slid to touch the impeller housing and clamped down with the bolts. You cannot get the auger/impeller assembly to install with the wipers at their necessary height otherwise... Yeah, a pain in the backside for future maintenance. But, the improved throwing performance of the wipers makes it worthwhile. I did notice that my axle bearings will need to be replaced at some point. And it's always nice to find a video of someone walking through the process. Thanks for the effort to make and post the video!

[@builtyankeegirl]

Just curious why did you take the compression springs off of the right axle when the whole axle slides out? A great video and thank you very much, it's nice watching a video without tons of idle chatter and BS but just nuts and bolts. Thank you

[@FixItWithMe]

Do u have to drain the oil prior to lifting it up into service position?

[@ThrottleStopRacing]

Yes, the oil will drain into the cylinder if you do not.

[@mematty2474]

made it look easy!!

[@rockfangd]

Excellent video. I have a vintage Ariens snowblower. If yours is 30 then mine is a bit older. I believe mine is about a 1982. Love the patriotic suspenders too. I was performing maintenance on mine today and noticed play in the bearings. But they are original and the machine has always been very good to me. Thank you for your time on a nice video

[@ThrottleStopRacing]

Thank you! One of the projects is to erect a 20 foot singlt piece fiberglass flag pole that can handle a 4 X 6 flag. I have a perfect spot for it on a small knoll.

[@jeremiahjohnson5179]

Nice job and thanks!

[@ThrottleStopRacing]

Thanks, views on this video pickup this time of year.

[@db130]

Nicely done! I did a similar job 2 years ago to remove the differential & axle from a 924050 parts machine. It has since been installed on an older 924 machine (924040).

[@ThrottleStopRacing]

Thank You.

[@floobertuber]

Wow, great video, and right to the point. Good camera angles! I'm not much of a mechanic, but mine needs these replaced as well, and you've given me the confidence to tackle this same task myself.

[@ThrottleStopRacing]

Great!

[@marcgregoire1551]

i was woundering how to remove the axle on my unit,, thanks for the info,, mine is the same

[@ThrottleStopRacing]

Happy you were able to use this.

[@peteranania7166]

I still had play between the axle and new bearings because the old bearing had caused the axle to wear. To shim it, I cut 4 small strips of aluminum flashing with 3/8 sticking out. Then zip tied them so they wouldn't move. Now it there's no play.

[@ThrottleStopRacing]

Where there is a will there is a way.

[@yarrim]

Thank you, This is very well explained.

[@ThrottleStopRacing]

I have had a lot of response from this video, must be a lot of bad bearings out there.

[@steveperry1344]

this will be me soon, i have the exact machine and same condition. this video will help, old guys rule. thnx, steve

[@ThrottleStopRacing]

Glad it will be of help.

[@cujoedaman]

I picked up an old 10962, one of the very first that was built back in the late 60's and after doing a lot of work to bring up it up snuff, I too noticed some axle slop. It seems like they didn't change much from then until this model here. I was wondering if it was the roll pins holding everything together and you just confirmed my suspicions for me. I figure I might as well replace both since the entire axle comes apart anyway, no sense in having to do it twice :D

[@ThrottleStopRacing]

So true, however "Doing it while we are here" can lead to a long road.

[@cujoedaman]

@@ThrottleStopRacing lol, I'm good with that, I had to replace the main friction wheel, a very long and daunting task to say the least. You literally have to take the entire gearbox apart to get it out, but it was for the better because I was able to clean everything up and re-lube everything.

[@ThrottleStopRacing]

@@cujoedaman I have owned this snow blower since new, so far I have not needed to do that.

[@mikebones322]

Have you ever worked on the drive system? I got one - you can pull the lever and the friction plate does not move forward to contact the fr. wheel.... thinking I gotta remove the axle to get at it just to see what is wrong! Any suggestions?

[@ThrottleStopRacing]

Sorry, no I not removed the drive system.

[@builtyankeegirl]

You might want to see if the spring is broken on the plate or look under there with the belly pan off to see if you have a broken spring, there's no way that should not move.

[@Yfz800]

Check the clutch fork . Mine broke and wouldn’t move the friction plate .

[@nagazinafireworks7594]

I dont think I have what you have but only my left wheel drives and not my right,so what do you think that might be? its very hard to push in the snow... I have the 11528 Ariens.Thanks

[@ThrottleStopRacing]

I use mine with the one wheel drive as it makes turning corners easier. On one of your wheels as you look towards the snowblower will have a knob in the rim. By pulling it out and turning it, and then releasing it, it will lock into the corresponding hole in the drive axle (you will have to get them lined up which is not easy). You will then have a "live" axle, both wheels locked together.

[@nagazinafireworks7594]

@@ThrottleStopRacing You are the man that's what it was it took me about 30 seconds to fix it. THANKS SO MUCH YOU ARE THE BEST...iT WORKS GREAT NOW i JUST GOT IT USED 2 WEEKS AGO. i THOUGHT IT WAS BROKE.

[@l337pwnage]

@@ThrottleStopRacing Those years actually have a differential in them. That knob just locks it like a spool. Ariens has had many traction devices over the years, but that locking differential had the longest run, and was probably the best overall design, IMO. Simple and fool proof.

[@jefffrayer8238]

@@l337pwnage I have the ST928 that's about the same condition but original bearings in good condition. Bought it from original owner 2 yrs. ago that had every piece of paper work. Bought 9-23-1998 for $1519. Electric start was $99 for total of $1715. The knob does lock it into a straight axle which gives more traction but harder to turn around. I have been using it unlocked, around the farm without chains on grass and blacktop in 8'' of snow with no problem so far.

[@l337pwnage]

@@jefffrayer8238 I've always owned the smaller Ariens blowers because of narrow sidewalks I had, so they just had the straight axle, however, I have used the differential ones at a place I used to work, and, like you, I found that often you could get by just fine leaving it unlocked. The problem is whenever I'd use it after someone else, they'd always have it locked, which tells me that most users just want to have that feeling of more traction. Interestingly, that differential was mostly a holdover from their early designs when they built them to have different attachments including lawn mowers. The idea was you'd unlock it for summer so you don't tear up the grass, but have the option to lock it for snow. I'm glad they kept it after they gave up on the multi-attachment design because it was a nice system. It's gone now, AFAIK, and one of their main replacements, I think it's called "auto turn", is basically a re-design of what some call a "Detroit Locker" which locks in a straight line, and unlocks around corners. Great, in theory, but in practice that design can be finicky and cause pulling left or right which you will see in some reviews of new Ariens blowers. My current blower has the straight axle, but you can "pin" the wheels in locked or free wheel positions, so, you can "pin" it for one wheel drive. I tried it once for kicks and it's not very usable as it constantly pulls to one side when you do that. A differential doesn't do that because even though some might think it is "one wheel drive", the fact is, it is actually two wheel drive, so it stays in a straight line.

[@steveperry1344]

hi, i have a question, i got the rolled pin out on your right but the pin on the left seems to be a solid pin and i,m having a hard time driving it out. is it a tapered pin or is their a tip you could give me for help? thnx, steve

[@ThrottleStopRacing]

Nine was a straight rolled pim.

[@steveperry1344]

@@ThrottleStopRacing ok, the pin i'm looking at is a solid looking pin but i'll keep banging away, maybe try some heat.

[@steveperry1344]

@@ThrottleStopRacing thnx, everything ok now, all done and ready for snow. is that a chevy fleetline behind you, what year?

[@ThrottleStopRacing]

Very good eye. Yes Chevy Fleetline Deluxe Turtle back which is on it's way to being a Gasser

[@steveperry1344]

@@ThrottleStopRacing what's a gasser

[@steveperry1344]

those are substantial bearings, i'm surprised they didn't hold up but i guess there's no way grease them.

[@ThrottleStopRacing]

Grease is everything!