JD 2320 Hydrostatic Rear Filter change

[Klepper1]

I am looking for some help. I am in the process of changing my hydraulic fluid and filters on my JD2320. For the rear filter (with the magnet inside) near the PTO shaft, it appears the linkage/shaft for the lower 3-point hitch connection needs to slide out to get to the filter. Unfortunately, I can’t slide the shaft out far enough to remove it, as it hits the rear wheel. I feel like I am doing something wrong as I can’t find anyone else who has addressed this in any videos or right-ups on changing this filter. Please help!

Thanks!

 

[beenthere]

Welcome to TBN
From your image, it appears to me that the shaft will slide out(once the quick-lock pin is removed) to the left far enough to remove the 4 bolts holding the tranny filter. May not be seeing it correctly.
Have you tried it and it doesn't go far enough without removing one wheel?

 

[Klepper1]

Thanks for the welcome, and thanks for the reply.

The shaft is approximately 16” long. I can only pull it out approximately 10” before it hits the wheel. With 6” still in the silver “sleeve” that the shaft goes through, I can’t get the sleeve out to clear the filter cover.

 

[Spindifferent]

Couple basic questions:
What does the Operator's Manual show for this procedure?
Have non-OEM third party products been installed on the hitch and/or lift arms?

In other words, have the hitch and lift arms been modified from the stock configuration?

 

[Klepper1]

Thanks for the suggestion to check the manual (obviously where I should have started). I looked up the online manual and found the correct procedure shown in the pic below. Removing the bushing was the step I was missing.

I am just surprised that all the online DIY and YouTube videos leave this part out.

Thanks for all your help!!