Have you fixed yours yet AceDeuce? I just finished fixing the same problem you have on my 02
bx2200 1050 hrs. The rear bushing was paper thin and leaking bad, not to mention a loose axle that could not be tightend anymore.
If you have some basic mechanical skills, you should be fine. I also replaced the spindle pivot seals since they were full of dirt and leaking. That made the axle lighter to put up on a vice and get the bushings out.
The bushings cannot be driven out. I tried. They bottom out flush to the casting. I used a straight hacksaw to work an edge and a punch to bend them in and pulled out. You probaby could work them out without sawing by punching where the gap is, just be careful near the o-ring sealing area. I had the spindle off and cleaned the shavings from inside. I put the new bushings in the freezer (probably not necessary), then tapped them in with a hammer & socket.
I also replaced the bolt, which was badly worn, the o-rings, and nylon washers which were almost non existent.
I also took apart the spindles which were leaking. They were not as hard to do as I thought. Seems the problem was dirt getting in the spindle seals and wrecking them. There was a lot of small metal shavings in the oil and some wear on the gears. Last changed about 200 hours ago to 80w90. The bearings seem tight, so I put it back together. I assume the moderate gear checking is due to hours and hard use with a loader.
I turned the compost pile, and moved some dirt with it today and no leaks. Much tighter steering also. Overall, not too bad to work on, although the design of the center pivot would be MUCH better if it were separate from the axle case and grease lubed.
