2 PCS Front Wheel Bearing Rebuild Kit, Front Axle Wheel Washers & Cotter Pins 714-0162 736-04228 736-04228B 736-04228A for MTD Cub Cadet Troy-Bilt Yard-Machines Craftsman White Outdoor Murray Columbia

What It Is

This is a front wheel bearing rebuild kit for MTD-built lawn tractors and zero-turn mowers. It includes two axle washers and two cotter pins to replace worn or missing front wheel hardware, restoring proper wheel alignment and reducing wobble.

Fitment & Compatibility

Check your mower’s model number (stamped under seat or on frame) against MTD’s 714-0162, 736-04228, 736-04228B, or 736-04228A part numbers. This kit fits most MTD, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, Yard Machines, Craftsman, White Outdoor, Murray, and Columbia mowers with a 5/8" front axle. Measure your existing washer inner diameter (should be ~0.625") and axle length to confirm. Not for zero-turn mowers with sealed bearing hubs or older models with non-standard axle sizes.

Key Things to Know

• Material quality: Zinc-plated steel washers resist rust but can wear faster than OEM hardened washers under heavy use. Expect 1-2 seasons.
• Installation difficulty: Easy – remove old cotter pin, slide off old washer, install new washer, insert new cotter pin and bend ends. No special tools beyond pliers.
• Common gotcha: Washers may be slightly thinner than originals. If your wheel still wobbles after install, check for worn axle bushings or damaged wheel bearings – this kit only addresses the washer/pin.
• Kit contents: Two washers, two cotter pins. No bearings or bushings included – verify your wheel uses these simple hardware pieces, not a sealed bearing assembly.

Should You Buy It

Buy this if your MTD/Cub Cadet lawn tractor’s front wheel has side-to-side play, the old washer is worn, or the cotter pin is missing. It’s a cheap, quick fix for a common issue, but skip it if you need actual wheel bearings or your axle measures differently than 5/8".