Boy it takes a while to change these out. Actually took me 3-1/2 hours and I thought was going to be simple. Apparently it was not. The biggest pain of all was that seat spring removal and re-installation. I got to come up with something to do this easier. The rest was just time consuming all that had to be removed to get it out and then of course the re-assembly.
At least I know what in involved and will charge a lot more to do it next time. Why they use an all steel setup is beyond me as I would have thought the hex bushing would been bronze like other MTDs. The all steel setup is why I had to tear it down as it was rusted solid.
Maybe I can get this mower out next week after I change the drive belt and fuel it. I done replace the rusted solid starter, rebuilt the carburetor and install an new ignition coil.