B2910 front wheel snapped off!

[dlabrie]

i thought I would be able to just slide the bearing, gear bevel, collar set etc, off, but that does not seem to be the case. Can someone give me some advice on how to get this apart?
Thanks

 

[ericher69]

3 leg pulley/gear puller

 

[ericher69]

3 leg gear/pulley puller

 

[BlacknTan]

This thread has me ordering the factory service manual for my tractor.... just in case!

 

[dlabrie]

That's it, I give up. I called the dealer and they still don't have the axle; maybe Wednesday. So I brought the Bevel Gear and case cover with the stuck bearing to the dealer and asked them to put it together when the axle arrives. They said it would only take a few minutes and they would do it as soon as the axle arrives.

Hopefully I'll bring it home, bolt it on and be good to go.

 

[deminin]

Sorry for the delay, I've been out of town. I did a quick search on Kubota B2910 factory shop manual, and came up with this URL.....
Kubota Kubota B2910 Manual Service, Repair & Owners Operators Manuals Shop

It looks like these things are getting kind of pricey, but I'm glad I have mine....has saved me a couple of trips to the dealer.

 

[dlabrie]

Sorry for the delay, I've been out of town. I did a quick search on Kubota B2910 factory shop manual, and came up with this URL.....
Kubota Kubota B2910 Manual Service, Repair & Owners Operators Manuals Shop

It looks like these things are getting kind of pricey, but I'm glad I have mine....has saved me a couple of trips to the dealer.

HOLY SMOKES!----- Kubota B2910 Service Manual Special Order $148.95!!!!!!!!---

 

[riptides]

Sorry for your troubles.

I basically dis-assembled mine in the field, took the hub to the dealer and had them pull it apart for me. Reassembled in the field, total cost was just under 300.00. I think. Needed special fluid for axle, and that gasket sealer.
Did not replace other side, will wait until it snaps too.

Busted axle

 

[dlabrie]

Sorry for your troubles.

I basically dis-assembled mine in the field, took the hub to the dealer and had them pull it apart for me. Reassembled in the field, total cost was just under 300.00. I think. Needed special fluid for axle, and that gasket sealer.
Did not replace other side, will wait until it snaps too.

Busted axle

Well it has been a learning experience. The shop called today and said the part was finally in and I could pick up the repaired assembly tomorrow. My axle only calls for 80/90W gear lube, nothing special. I will pick up some RTV sealer tomorrow as well and hopefully be back in business.

 

[deminin]

Yes, shop manuals are pretty expensive. But, consider that if it saves you one trip to the dealer, it probably pays for itself. $150 is probably about 3 hours labor, and even a minor repair at the dealer will eat that up. The money I spent for my shop manual probably saved me at least $1000....and if something goes wrong that I decide Not to tackle, at least I can get a good idea of whether or not the dealer is feeding me the straight scoop. I have shop manuals for my car, truck, mowers, small engines, etc.,etc. I Hate to take anything in for repair...I've been burned a couple of times in my younger dumber days.

 

[rswyan]

i thought I would be able to just slide the bearing, gear bevel, collar set etc, off, but that does not seem to be the case. Can someone give me some advice on how to get this apart?
Thanks

Yup - a (hydraulic) press.

 

[thavil]

HOLY SMOKES!----- Kubota B2910 Service Manual Special Order $148.95!!!!!!!!---

Messicks has the service manual for your model for $62.68 plus shipping in stock at Kubota B2410?B27/B29/B78 Shop Manual PN#97897-12271.

 

[allenr]

Use the bucket to raise the front end, drive a wooden wedge in between the axle and the frame on the unbroken side, raise bucket and drive tractor out of the woods.

Excellent suggestion.

I've done that on a 70Hp tractor which also had a loader and an airblast sprayer behind, worked well.

 

[RobertN]

I had the shop manual for my B8200; went with the tractor when I sold it. Thing that bugged me, was that for the price, the motor was not part of the manual.... The D950 manual was extra.

Yes, shop manuals are pretty expensive.

 

[dlabrie]

I got the bevel gear/axle back today. They installed the new axle and seal and cleaned it up for $38. I thought that was reasonable. I cleand off the gear housing and applied a bead of Permatex, RTV-Gray to the grove and around the bolt holes. I put some loc-tite on the bolts and reassembled it. 24 hours for the RTV to cure and I will put in the gear oil attach the wheel and....Keep your fingers crossed ...

first and second pict are the repaired axle. third is gear case before removing old RTV, fourth is assembled.

 

[riptides]

That's a great price and good service!

Now get it back to work!

 

[BlacknTan]

Sounds like you've got a good dealer..

It looks good! You're back in business!

 

[Behrend II]

Yeah, I met a somewhat similar fate with my B2400. Trying to work out a stump with my loader and tooth bar - snapped my front axle in half! That **** tooth bar has made me do things with my tractor that I probably shouldn't....

 

[dlabrie]

That's a great price and good service!

Now get it back to work!

Just to be clear, The axle cost $164, but the cleaning and install of axle and seal cost $38. Which, again, I thought was good.

 

[The Haymaker]

It should be stronger than the original which is why they updated them.

So does that mean they will stand behind a sub-standard product?

Again, with what we pay for this equipment, we should not be receiving equipment better suited for a kids sandbox.