Has anyone tried(with luck) to replace the lower bearing on the shaft of Minn Kota trolling motor?
I believe the parts on the diagram are 53, 66 and 67. I’m just wondering how difficult this job is and if it’s something I really want to tackle.
Thanks in advance! 
Did mine with some cussing and a couple of beers, took about an hour. Found it would have been easier with 2 people. Hardest part was getting part 59 lined up when putting it back together and keeping presure on the spring.
how do you know its that? my motor has a hard time turning sometimes until it has been used for a while.
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how do you know its that? my motor has a hard time turning sometimes until it has been used for a while.
The inner shaft has too much play and swings freely. I removed the collar(part #69) and the bearing workings were loose/almost falling apart.
The motor works fine, I just want to fix that before I do any permanent damage.
I suggest using Mono to fix it! 
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I suggest using Mono to fix it!
You would. 
I don’t know how hard it would be Tom, but Todds is out also and I asked the guy that services Minn Kotas at The flw Weigh in and he said he could replace it while we wait. soooo couldn’t be to hard
any mechanical knowledge and you will have it done in no time.
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any mechanical knowledge and you will have it done in no time.
I guess I’m thoroughly screwed then. 
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