3032E Pedal Linkage Lever Replacement

   / 3032E Pedal Linkage Lever Replacement #1  

traeler

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Dallas, TX
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John Deere 3032E
My family operates a small horse farm and have been using a JD 3032E tractor for roughly two or three years with very few incidents. I come to you today for help, advice, and a general hope that you will relieve me of my ignorance regarding this situation. The few issues we have with our 3032E stem almost entirely from the forward and reverse pedal system. Within the first 6 months of ownership, the lever indicated in the following diagram as number 31 cracked and rendered the tractor immobile.
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Back then, it was covered under a warranty and quickly repaired by a nearby mechanic from a JD-authorized retailer. I may be mistaken, but I believe the part was not replaced and instead it was welded.

The same lever broke on the Sunday before last, and I immediately ordered a replacement. The new lever arrived a few days ago and upon trying to replace it today I removed the floor panel and the bolt holding the lever in place only to find that the lever will not budge. Rather than applying force and potentially damaging something, I came here to you for advice. The following images are of the broken lever, sitting in place:

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Am I risking damage by applying a greater force to remove the damaged lever? What is the best approach to removing it? If I'm correct about it being welded before, is it better to not remove it at all?

If I'm wrong about it being welded instead of replaced, and since there appears to be a substance seeping out between the broken lever and the part it attaches to...
1. Is there some sort of solvent I should apply reduce the amount of force required to remove it?
2. Is the substance visible there just incidental/buildup or is it crucial to the interaction between the lever and the part to which it is attached?
3. Is there any other factor I would be overlooking by yanking the broken lever out and popping the new one in?

I appreciate any help or advice you can give me.
 
   / 3032E Pedal Linkage Lever Replacement #2  
My family operates a small horse farm and have been using a JD 3032E tractor for roughly two or three years with very few incidents. I come to you today for help, advice, and a general hope that you will relieve me of my ignorance regarding this situation. The few issues we have with our 3032E stem almost entirely from the forward and reverse pedal system. Within the first 6 months of ownership, the lever indicated in the following diagram as number 31 cracked and rendered the tractor immobile.
<img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=367008"/>
Back then, it was covered under a warranty and quickly repaired by a nearby mechanic from a JD-authorized retailer. I may be mistaken, but I believe the part was not replaced and instead it was welded.

The same lever broke on the Sunday before last, and I immediately ordered a replacement. The new lever arrived a few days ago and upon trying to replace it today I removed the floor panel and the bolt holding the lever in place only to find that the lever will not budge. Rather than applying force and potentially damaging something, I came here to you for advice. The following images are of the broken lever, sitting in place:

<img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=367016"/> <img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=367017"/>

Am I risking damage by applying a greater force to remove the damaged lever? What is the best approach to removing it? If I'm correct about it being welded before, is it better to not remove it at all?

If I'm wrong about it being welded instead of replaced, and since there appears to be a substance seeping out between the broken lever and the part it attaches to...
1. Is there some sort of solvent I should apply reduce the amount of force required to remove it?
2. Is the substance visible there just incidental/buildup or is it crucial to the interaction between the lever and the part to which it is attached?
3. Is there any other factor I would be overlooking by yanking the broken lever out and popping the new one in?

I appreciate any help or advice you can give me.

I would soak it with some lube of some kind and let it set for few hours . And then put some heat on it just keep working it . Lube & heat I think it will break free.
 
   / 3032E Pedal Linkage Lever Replacement #3  
I know this an old topic, but I have the same issue with my 3032e and have ordered the new lever, BUT....for the life of me, I CAN NOT remove the floor panel bolts to even access the lever! I know there is some silly explanation for this, that it's some sort of locking nut/bolt combo, but brute force with steel pipe to turn the socket and wrench is doing nothing. I'm seeing some people saying that there is no way to do it without ruining the bolts, having to use air hammers and heat to remove the bolts. Can this be true? To remove a piece of plastic floor panel to access such a vital (and commonly broken) part? I feel like I'm going crazy over here! LOL Any insight to assist me with my ignorance is greatly appreciated!
 
 
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