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Re: Ariens ST27LE snowblower hub rust
#1   Dec 9, 2010 7:29 am
Thanks Snowman

So applying grease doesn't seem the best option. Can I just remove it and apply antiseize?. Also, I have the remote locking axle, so it looks like I have to drop the bottom to see what's preventing me from re-inserting the axle sleeve. Can I just stand the machine up on its front, or do I have to worry about first draining the gas and/or oil?
Re: Ariens ST27LE snowblower hub rust
#2   Dec 8, 2010 6:45 pm
I've just experienced the same hub rust problem as njbenz79 with my Ariens. I took the clip off the right wheel, removed the wheel, applied grease and put the wheel back on. Next, I removed the left wheel. It was rusted to the sleeve of the axle, so I removed the wheel/sleeve assembly. I was able to separate the two, but when I went to put the wheel/sleeve back in place I cannot get the sleeve to completely insert... the sleeve extends about 1/4" longer than the axle. As a result  so I cannot re-attach the clip to the axle. I notice that the sleeve has a grooved end, so I presume that there is something internal that meshes with it. Any suggestions as to how I can get the axle sleeve of the left wheel to fit properly so I can attach the clip to the axle?
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