Brand new kubota question, boot on the powersteering rod?

[ssmith general]

There is a small rubber boot on the power steering. I have managed to damage these on both sides in one week. I assume I am not the first one, I hope I am describing it correctly. They are not too bad. I am wondering how big of deal this is? seems off to had something that weak exposed.

TIA.

It's 2011 L4400DT

 

[JimP]

The boots are pretty tough. Did they rip or just move? The boots are held on by clips at each end. If a clip comes loose and the boot creep? I had that happen in the winter while making a lot of tight turns in 4WD. If that is the problem you can pull the boot back and reset the clip with pliers.

 

[ssmith general]

The boots are pretty tough. Did they rip or just move? The boots are held on by clips at each end. If a clip comes loose and the boot creep? I had that happen in the winter while making a lot of tight turns in 4WD. If that is the problem you can pull the boot back and reset the clip with pliers.

One just came unseated, one ripped a little bit. I am under warranty, I could trailer it up and get them replaced.

 

[TripleR]

See if this helps, there are posts on You Tube on dis assembly for cars which are pretty much the same.

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

 

[ssmith general]

See if this helps, there are posts on You Tube on dis assembly for cars which are pretty much the same.

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

Wow, a lot of effort. How important are these dust covers? Is there a more heavy duty replacement? SHould I make them do it under warranty?

 

[TripleR]

Wow, a lot of effort. How important are these dust covers? Is there a more heavy duty replacement? SHould I make them do it under warranty?

There are various threads on here about fabricating boot guards. As to importance, I know of people who have run torn/missing boots for years. I have to replace one and some day will, but my tractor is still in use.

It is not like a cv boot.

I am sure others will disagree.

 

[ssmith general]

There are various threads on here about fabricating boot guards. As to importance, I know of people who have run torn/missing boots for years. I have to replace one and some day will, but my tractor is still in use.

It is not like a cv boot.

I am sure others will disagree.

That's kind of what I was thinking, the whole joint doesnt seem to be a big deal even if it was in bad shape. Mine are not as bad as those photos. I am going to Kubota today to drool over some forks and grapple buckets, so I will ask someone there how it applies to the warranty. Maybe they just give me the part and send me on my way and I can repacle them when need be? THat would be ideal I think.

Thanks for the info.

 

[TripleR]

That's kind of what I was thinking, the whole joint doesn't seem to be a big deal even if it was in bad shape. Mine are not as bad as those photos. I am going to Kubota today to drool over some forks and grapple buckets, so I will ask someone there how it applies to the warranty. Maybe they just give me the part and send me on my way and I can repacle them when need be? That would be ideal I think.

Thanks for the info.

Yeah, I doubt warranty will cover it, but the dealer may give you one. I bought a couple because they aren't expensive and since I mow a lot of brush, I will tear another one off.

 

[slowzuki]

Both mine tore off the first month. Been meaning to replace them.

 

[TripleR]

Both mine tore off the first month. Been meaning to replace them.

I may still be meaning to replace mine this time next year.