Original Sears Craftsman Husqvarna Part # 172516 COVER.BEARIN

Fits perfectly. The original Craftsman Mowball assembly on my model featured a bearing especially machined to fit on the end of the shaft which has 2 flat sides, but that part is no longer available. Also, above the original mowball bearing was a tough plastic flange bearing cover. The original type parts are no longer available, so this part is necessary in order to replace the mowball (with installed bearing). This is a tempered steel part, and the bore on this part has parallel flat sides to fit perfectly on the shaft (install it flange side up), and the new mowball slips on, and finish up by torquing the bolt and washer tight. I made sure to clean everything good with a wire brush and solvent, and applied some good quality grease on the parts before assembling.

Bought my mower new about 15 years ago and was delighted with it. Time and use took its toll and I replaced the mower ball with what I now know was an inferior part. Two mowing seasons later I've had to replace it again, This time I got an original ball but discovered there is a new installation method using newly designed parts. This bearing cover and related parts are better, in my opinion, than the earlier design. Assembly is easy and the end result great. I did put the bearing cover in upside down at first and found the screw too short to complete the assembly. A quick reverse of the bearing cover, a few turns of the wrench, and I'm good for another 10 years. This is a quick and inexpensive repair with a quality part. For a few bucks you are going to get your mower back. It's worth it.

Fits perfectly. Just right. Haven't used yet.

Easy to install

Perfect fit. Pleased with the item.

Needed the part for my 2 wheel trimmer and with help of YouTube was easy to install.

a real good fit and made very strong,works great had no problems with it. and recived in only a couple of days.

worked well