2014 G3038H brake cross/actuator shaft removal

[Mainelsowner]

My 2014 G3038H needed a little maintenance after 685 hours. I got everything else, but I am stuck on the brake center through shaft (cross/actuator shaft). I took everything off it and determined it was my problem. Dirt got in there and the two bushings are moving hard. It won’t let the brake pedal bounce back. I need to clean it out (done) and replace the bushings.

I can’t get the shaft to budge. I hit it quite hard. Anyone done this have any suggestions? I know I can take it to a tractor shop if necessary, but I like accomplishing stuff myself. I have most car and pickup truck tools.

Is this just a “hit it harder” thing or is there some hydraulic press the tractor people have?

I live in central Maine and beat the heck out of this thing from -20 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. I use it beyond its limits. I fully expect maintenance based on what I do with it. I have been through 3 front tires, recall on pistons done, broke front bull guard, broke part of 3 pt hitch, just about time to get a new bucket, use a rear wood splitter, a front snowplow that is too big for it, mower, bush hog, rototiller, 4 tire chains, loaded rear tires, etc.... I bought it new 01/2015 and wouldn’t trade it for anything.

The only one thing I hate about this tractor is the skid steer quick connect that came with the LL3104 loaded. It sucks. I have to put a pipe on it to open and close (even after cleaning and greasing it). Anyone know of a better replacement? I am thinking of putting a hydraulic cylinder on it for opening and closing. (I have two sets of remotes, but would probably just do it with a 6 port valve at the front of the loader.)

 

[Mainelsowner]

Because a photo is always better than no photo.

 

[hks003]

So I have a 2014 G3038 that I bought used. What's this piston recall you speak of?

 

[Mainelsowner]

It was an emissions recall. They had to turn the pistons around. Apparently they were installed backwards. They took it from Maine down to the Carolinas to do it. This is what the dealer told me. I did not confirm this with anyone. They took my loader off and didn稚 tighten the bolts when they put it back on. I didn稚 notice and it fell off. Damage was limited to scratches so I put it back on and moved on.

 

[hks003]

Ah ok. Good to know. As long as it's not a performance issue, I'm not too worried about emissions.

 

[chas0218]

Because a photo is always better than no photo.

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A little off topic but what brand chains are those?

Also have a picture? I think I know what you are talking about. Will the pedals move individually from each other just tight? I would think they are rusted tight on there can you get a slide hammer on it?

I see you plow snow do you guys have salt on your roads. We had the rear brake pedal freeze up on a wheeler we used for plowing snow because it rusted all to crap. To say the least lots of heat and PB blaster while working the pedal finally got the bolt out. You might need another set of hands or feet to work the pedal as you try to work the bolt out.