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Can the bearing be replaced on the new style of idler shaft or do you still have to buy the whole assembly when they go bad? I can pull off and press on bearings on quill, drive and motor shafts.

It looks like you can. I don't know any reason to think you couldn't. A new one is not an incredibly expensive part at $43.99 though.

As long as you can remove the old bearings and press on new ones you should be able to replace them yourself. You just need to find the correct replacement bearings.

Good point on the cost. By the time I get replacement bearings I would probably only be saving $20-$30. But I may try it.