DK35 4 Wheel Drive not working

KiotiDK35 · 03-07-2007, 09:38 AM

With 795 hours on my DK35 and no problems until I heard a snap in the tranny case and the 4 wheel drive is no longer working. My question is if the drive shaft to the front axle can be removed without removing the front axle? I am hoping it is just the coupler that joins the drive shaft to the spline shaft in the tranny. There was the loud snap, but there isn't any noise with the 4 wheel drive engaged or dis-engaged, I consider that a good sign.

CBB · 03-07-2007, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by KiotiDK35

With 795 hours on my DK35 and no problems until I heard a snap in the tranny case and the 4 wheel drive is no longer working. My question is if the drive shaft to the front axle can be removed without removing the front axle? I am hoping it is just the coupler that joins the drive shaft to the spline shaft in the tranny. There was the loud snap, but there isn't any noise with the 4 wheel drive engaged or dis-engaged, I consider that a good sign.

Say...do you have front chains on your unit? Sorry to hear about your problem. Is it still under warranty?

KiotiDK35 · 03-07-2007, 09:59 AM

Not running with front chains, and was working in soft ground moving dirt with loader when it happened. Warranty is long gone.

depratt_equip · 03-07-2007, 04:07 PM

notice your in kansas... what part? If you need any diagrams or help just give me a call 620-429-2602

DK35vince · 03-07-2007, 06:40 PM

Marty,
When you find out what happened please let us know what it was..

KiotiDK35 · 03-07-2007, 07:23 PM

Jon, I am in Wichita. I will keep your number handy if I need to give you a jingle. I have the service manual, but it doesn't go into much detail on what all needs to be removed to get the drive shaft out. The good thing is that the dealers I have called locally, have never had a problem with the DK35 four wheel drive, so that is good. Thanks again Jon

KiotiDK35 · 03-07-2007, 07:26 PM

Vince,
I will let you all know what I find out. Since there isn't any noise coming from the tranny while operating I am going to bushhog some bluestem I have to get down, before tearing into the tractor, hopefully I can get it diagnosed and fixed before mowing season begins.

KEROSENEDRVR · 03-08-2007, 12:10 AM

As a fellow DK35 owner, please keep us posted.

BTW: Depratt...you are a true gentleman...I wish you were my local dealer.

KiotiDK35 · 03-27-2007, 09:34 PM

Update on 4 wheel drive not working:

I finally had some time this afternoon to remove the tube cover on the front wheel drive driveshaft. The shaft will turn freely by finger tip with the four wheel drive disengaged, but when engaged it will not turn and I can hear the gears mesh in the transfer case. With the front axle grease leaking around the shaft adjoining the drive shaft, I am assuming that the bevel pinion shaft has broken in the front axle and the seal is torn allowing the grease to come past it. I am going to remove the front axle and take it to my dealer this weekend, for him to repair. I am glad it is in the front axle and the tractor will not have to be split to fix.

DK35vince · 03-28-2007, 12:03 AM

Thanks for the update.
Keep us posted on the final outcome.
At times I get to bulldozing dirt and rock piles pretty hard with my DK 35. You never know, It's possible I could break the same thing some day.

03-07-2007, 09:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
KiotiDK35 Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kansas Posts: 29	DK35 4 Wheel Drive not working With 795 hours on my DK35 and no problems until I heard a snap in the tranny case and the 4 wheel drive is no longer working. My question is if the drive shaft to the front axle can be removed without removing the front axle? I am hoping it is just the coupler that joins the drive shaft to the spline shaft in the tranny. There was the loud snap, but there isn't any noise with the 4 wheel drive engaged or dis-engaged, I consider that a good sign.

03-07-2007, 09:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
KiotiDK35 Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kansas Posts: 29	Re: DK35 4 Wheel Drive not working Not running with front chains, and was working in soft ground moving dirt with loader when it happened. Warranty is long gone.

03-07-2007, 04:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
depratt_equip Platinum Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Columbus, Kansas Posts: 923	Re: DK35 4 Wheel Drive not working notice your in kansas... what part? If you need any diagrams or help just give me a call 620-429-2602 __________________ Jon DePratt DePratt Equipment Sales

03-07-2007, 06:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
DK35vince Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: clarion,pa. Posts: 2,347	Re: DK35 4 Wheel Drive not working Marty, When you find out what happened please let us know what it was.. __________________ Vince, Kioti DK 35/Rhino 85 backhoe John Deere 850 72" MMM Wheel Horse C-101

03-07-2007, 07:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
KiotiDK35 Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kansas Posts: 29	Re: DK35 4 Wheel Drive not working Jon, I am in Wichita. I will keep your number handy if I need to give you a jingle. I have the service manual, but it doesn't go into much detail on what all needs to be removed to get the drive shaft out. The good thing is that the dealers I have called locally, have never had a problem with the DK35 four wheel drive, so that is good. Thanks again Jon

03-07-2007, 07:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
KiotiDK35 Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kansas Posts: 29	Re: DK35 4 Wheel Drive not working Vince, I will let you all know what I find out. Since there isn't any noise coming from the tranny while operating I am going to bushhog some bluestem I have to get down, before tearing into the tractor, hopefully I can get it diagnosed and fixed before mowing season begins.

03-08-2007, 12:10 AM	#8 (permalink)
KEROSENEDRVR Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: N. California Posts: 69	Re: DK35 4 Wheel Drive not working As a fellow DK35 owner, please keep us posted. BTW: Depratt...you are a true gentleman...I wish you were my local dealer.

03-27-2007, 09:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
KiotiDK35 Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kansas Posts: 29	Re: DK35 4 Wheel Drive not working Update on 4 wheel drive not working: I finally had some time this afternoon to remove the tube cover on the front wheel drive driveshaft. The shaft will turn freely by finger tip with the four wheel drive disengaged, but when engaged it will not turn and I can hear the gears mesh in the transfer case. With the front axle grease leaking around the shaft adjoining the drive shaft, I am assuming that the bevel pinion shaft has broken in the front axle and the seal is torn allowing the grease to come past it. I am going to remove the front axle and take it to my dealer this weekend, for him to repair. I am glad it is in the front axle and the tractor will not have to be split to fix.

03-28-2007, 12:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
DK35vince Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: clarion,pa. Posts: 2,347	Re: DK35 4 Wheel Drive not working Thanks for the update. Keep us posted on the final outcome. At times I get to bulldozing dirt and rock piles pretty hard with my DK 35. You never know, It's possible I could break the same thing some day. __________________ Vince, Kioti DK 35/Rhino 85 backhoe John Deere 850 72" MMM Wheel Horse C-101

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