Easy
1-2 hours
Drive Shaft 48697MA
OEM part for: Craftsman
Part Number: 48697MA
$70.62
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Compatibility
This Drive Shaft will fit the following 33 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
Craftsman
Show More Compatible ModelsThis item works with the following types of products:
- Edger Parts
- Trimmer Parts
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The second time is the charm
The first time I received the part it was labeled correctly but the wrong part. The second shipment was correct
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April 7, 2021
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order was exactly what we needed
everything worked
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July 29, 2020
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Blade shaft was badly damaged and old blade could not be removed properly
Lewis - April 5, 2018
👍 0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Edger
Difficulty
Easy
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Socket set, Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
Used large nuts with large washers to help press the new bearings in place.
Start by pressing one bearing on the axle shaft.
Slide shaft with bearing into housing making sure shaft is correctly oriented (pulley side)
Slide other bearing on to end of shaft
Place large nuts on each shaft end
Place large washers on top of large nuts
Place the normal shaft nuts on each end and tighten each nut alternating each until each bearing is fully seated
Remove all nuts and large washers then reinstall the normal nuts to their position and the belt pulley
Start by pressing one bearing on the axle shaft.
Slide shaft with bearing into housing making sure shaft is correctly oriented (pulley side)
Slide other bearing on to end of shaft
Place large nuts on each shaft end
Place large washers on top of large nuts
Place the normal shaft nuts on each end and tighten each nut alternating each until each bearing is fully seated
Remove all nuts and large washers then reinstall the normal nuts to their position and the belt pulley
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