my dle 170 front bearing has rust coming out of it. can i replace it without pulling crank out? i was hoping i could just pull hub off.thanks

Nope, no different than the smaller engines, crank has to come out first.

Originally Posted by Jedijody

Nope, no different than the smaller engines, crank has to come out first.

can that bearing sound like a rod bearing or wrist pin knock at idle? thanks

How many different forums do you want to do this in? Yes it can.

Originally Posted by Jedijody

How many different forums do you want to do this in? Yes it can.

Lol

Originally Posted by yakken

can that bearing sound like a rod bearing or wrist pin knock at idle? thanks

Have you changed your bearing and did that help eliminate the knock? I'm asking because mine has one when I rotate it up against compression.