Replacing a Ford 8n spindle thrust bearing

I was going to do a voice over - but then I realized the pictures tell the story. Any questions, please post a comment! It's a reasonably easy procedure - just be sure to be careful!!
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[@eprohoda]

total well channel, bye. 🌟

[@billstractorcorner]

Thank you! And thanks for watching!

[@impactreliability]

Thanks! I got a new to me 51 8N that I’m pretty sure has these thrust bearings blown out. Mine has a different loader, but is super hard to steer when looking to go left.
I appreciate it!

[@billstractorcorner]

@impactreliability good luck, hope it makes a difference! These tractors are definitely not well suited to heavy loaders, but they're better than doing it by hand! A counterweight on the 3 point hitch to take some weight off the front tires also helps!

[@robertfreitag7328]

How did you know the spindle bearing was bad?

[@billstractorcorner]

it was incredibly hard to steer, but steered fine with no binding if I jacked the front off the ground. Soon as I took the spindle out the balls fell all over the place, so it was confirmed. These tractors were never built to have the weight of a loader on the front end, so if you have one, likely your bearings are toast.