4210 Rear Axle Seal Leaking

[weareweird69]

Tractor I am working on, and own is a 2004 4210 MFWD, with the Sync-Shift.

I am aware that the housing need to be pulled to replace the axle seal, and that its a MAJOR pain in the butt to do.

Got quoted 450 dollars in labor to have it fixed, not including parts, or if anything doesnt go silky smooth. Im strapped for a lot of time, but If a day of my personal time saves me ~$500 bucks, its totally worth the effort.

Id like to complete this task on my own, but would like to make sure I have all the parts to do so, gaskets, seals, etc.

I dont have a repair manual for the tractor, but am willing to buy one since it would be nice to have. I want a newer tractor with a cab, but I would like to keep the tractor a while yet, since money doesnt exactly grow on trees lol

I read a few threads, and it seems that DKRUG? is the guru on these, so hopefully he can chime in and give me some tips.

I am going to start soaking the brake levers now with some Kroil so they come off easier, hopefully. If they still give me a hard time, I think a little heat may do the trick.

Thanks for any help!

 

[dfkrug]

I did not use heat, cuz I did not want to toast the seal. You will probably need
a gear puller, and some help to get it to grab. A few lucky folks have had the
brake lever come off easily.

It is a bit challenging to line everything up when you push the housing back on, too.

Good luck.

 

[weareweird69]

Good point, didnt think of that seal!

Do you happen to know what all parts I need? Other than just the axle seal. Is there a gasket on the housing to case?



Thank you for the response!

 

[dfkrug]

Is there a gasket on the housing to case?

I use RTV silicone, usually the orange.

 

[weareweird69]

I use RTV silicone, usually the orange.

Thanks for the reply! I will do that then...

Now to find the time.