I verified that the snap ring did in fact hold the axle in. I popped it out and the assembly came out. I was able to remove the clip, spring, and bearing and slide the old seal off. I put it back together but now I have ran into another totally different issue.
The bearing touches the...
You are correct, I don't have the service manual. I do have that exploded view, that is how I got the correct part number I needed.
I will go by the dealer tomorrow and chat with them before I go any further. I need to get my hands on a service manual for future projects, I should have done...
An idea that I just had and figured I would run it by you guys.... if I can get a pair of snap ring plyers up in there and remove the snap ring I believe the axle shaft should pull out of the housing. That would give me good access to it. I can see the snap ring (pic attached).
Hey folks I took on the task of replacing a couple of leaky seals (PTO and rear axle shaft) on my 2016 Mahindra 2538HST.
PTO seal was pretty easy, used a couple of screws to get leverage on it.
The axle seal is proving to be a huge ordeal though. You can't get to it straight on to try and do...
Let me start by explaining what I intend to use the tractor for.
I have purchased 8 acres of timber (pine tree plantation with trees around 10" diameter). A logging crew is thinning the trees out and will also clear out a 1-2 acre area for landing. I plan to use this cleared out landing spot...
Hey folks I am in the market for a tractor and came across a Century from a local person but I am very leery to purchase a tractor that is no longer made. I realize Branson took over the Century line (or something like that) and at the moment parts for a Century can be purchased at a Branson...
Hey guys I知 going to be in the market for a tractor around 35hp in the near future and this looked like a great place to get information about the various makes and models.
Just wanted to say hello!