L3240 rubber boot ripped

[Agrantina]

Other than calling it the front rubber boot I am not sure what else to call it- but either way I ripped one. Can some explain how to remove and fix. I have attached some pictures- not bad but I will be doing the 50hr service in a few weeks and want to fix this also. Can't see why they don't protect them better. I have AG tires so the guard it just not enough to cover the boot. I guess if you have turf or R4 it may but with what I have they really stand out. Only fault I have so far with the tractor. But then again I only have 40hrs on it

AndyG

 

[camer]

Take the nut off the bottom of the tie rod and use a piese of wood and hit it out and unscrew the tie rod. Measure the length of threads showing. Take off the clips and slide the boor off.

 

[johnrex62]

A number of folk on here have reported a barnyard fix of covering it with a piece of innertube and putting band clamps at each end.

While it won't look at pretty as a factory boot, it might be more durable.

 

[Egon]

There is also a proper tool for pulling tie rods.

Can the shield be extended??

 

[Baby Grand]

Some background:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/172449-torn-boot.html

-Jim

 

[TripleR]

I have torn boots on both sides of my L5030 which my son and I will fix soon.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/parts-repairs/109455-kubota-dust-cover-replacement-advice.html

 

[nue2farm]

I noticed one of mine was torn not long ago. Nothing leaking out so I'll wait and see.

I did get some ideas from the postings... Thanks

Have fun and stay safe......

 

[TripleR]

There is also a proper tool for pulling tie rods.

Can the shield be extended??

I checked this on mine and because it is able to turn so sharp, any extension would come into contact with the tire when turning sharp.

 

[BigD23]

I'm gonna try the innertube idea.

Don

 

[Egon]

I checked this on mine and because it is able to turn so sharp, any extension would come into contact with the tire when turning sharp.

could a piece of tire be worked in for protection?