VTHokieJD
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Hi Everybody,
First post to the forums and I'm trying to get a little help. I have a 4410 Compact Utility Tractor with just over 300 hours. Last year about this time I had one of my axle seals go and I sent it to the dealership for repair. I heard it was supposed to be a pretty quick fix (the axle seal P/N LVU10836), but they kept it for two weeks and I got a bill for almost $300 for the part and labor, so I'm doing the side that is leaking now myself. I'm pretty mechanically inclined, but haven't really had to mess with the tractor other than basic maintenance to this point.
Last night I took off the tire, verified that it was definitely leaking from the axle (Seal P/N LVU10836), then I removed the eight bolts that hold the hub on. My question is... how does the hub come off... I noticed there are two slots about 3/4" along the flange. Are these for prying it off? Is there a special tool required to pull it off? I didn't really do anything to try and get it off because I didn't want to accidentally mess something up because I didn't how it was supposed to come off. Below is a picture of what I'm talking about. I already ordered the part... and once I get it off, it seems pretty straight forward, a retaining clip, some bearings, a gear.
Any advice on getting the hub apart? Also, how helpful is the tech manual (P/N TM1985)? I've been thinking of getting one if issues like this start to become common. I'd appreciate any help. Thanks in advance!
First post to the forums and I'm trying to get a little help. I have a 4410 Compact Utility Tractor with just over 300 hours. Last year about this time I had one of my axle seals go and I sent it to the dealership for repair. I heard it was supposed to be a pretty quick fix (the axle seal P/N LVU10836), but they kept it for two weeks and I got a bill for almost $300 for the part and labor, so I'm doing the side that is leaking now myself. I'm pretty mechanically inclined, but haven't really had to mess with the tractor other than basic maintenance to this point.
Last night I took off the tire, verified that it was definitely leaking from the axle (Seal P/N LVU10836), then I removed the eight bolts that hold the hub on. My question is... how does the hub come off... I noticed there are two slots about 3/4" along the flange. Are these for prying it off? Is there a special tool required to pull it off? I didn't really do anything to try and get it off because I didn't want to accidentally mess something up because I didn't how it was supposed to come off. Below is a picture of what I'm talking about. I already ordered the part... and once I get it off, it seems pretty straight forward, a retaining clip, some bearings, a gear.

Any advice on getting the hub apart? Also, how helpful is the tech manual (P/N TM1985)? I've been thinking of getting one if issues like this start to become common. I'd appreciate any help. Thanks in advance!