MikeC1974
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First time TBN member, just in case you couldn't tell by the end of reading this 
So, my story begins with my 2000 JD 425 (non-AWS) with 261 hours on it. No rear or front PTO. 54 deck.
I've only owned it for the past 4 months. I recently had an issue with it running rough and after several attempts at a fix, I finally found the push rod from right-hand cylinder and had fallen from under the rocker-arm. Replaced it and off I went.
Back to the point. I've developed a leak from under the rear differential. I would say it's leaking about 1 ounce a week but causing enough of a stain on my garage floor that I have to take action. Yes, I started to put something under it to catch the leak.
I can't really get to the left side very well as there's little room to operate. I've cleaned the right-hand side but can't really see a blatant leak anywhere. I'm just not sure where it's—´ coming from. The left side is an oily-grassy mix so pinpointing the leak is almost impossible.
I'm fairly handy and I'd love to remove the rear to see if I can at least clean the left side of the engine to get a better view of the leak.
I've called the dealer and they're offering a fair deal - ½ hour labor to look at it and then go from there.
Here's the thing they're two weeks behind and I'd love to do it myself but don't know how. I see the main 4 bolts holding the rear to the frame and I believe the drive-shaft is fairly easy to come out. But I believe hydraulic lines are also connected to the rear so I'm not sure what to do with those.
Let me also add that after reading several posts, I don't know what a swash plate is or any of the other terms associated with the rear-end, but I'm sure willing to learn.
So, there's my predicament. Any help or guidance would be much appreciated. I've searched for posts regarding pulling the rear, but none complete enough for me to get started.
Thank you for your time.
So, my story begins with my 2000 JD 425 (non-AWS) with 261 hours on it. No rear or front PTO. 54 deck.
I've only owned it for the past 4 months. I recently had an issue with it running rough and after several attempts at a fix, I finally found the push rod from right-hand cylinder and had fallen from under the rocker-arm. Replaced it and off I went.
Back to the point. I've developed a leak from under the rear differential. I would say it's leaking about 1 ounce a week but causing enough of a stain on my garage floor that I have to take action. Yes, I started to put something under it to catch the leak.
I can't really get to the left side very well as there's little room to operate. I've cleaned the right-hand side but can't really see a blatant leak anywhere. I'm just not sure where it's—´ coming from. The left side is an oily-grassy mix so pinpointing the leak is almost impossible.
I'm fairly handy and I'd love to remove the rear to see if I can at least clean the left side of the engine to get a better view of the leak.
I've called the dealer and they're offering a fair deal - ½ hour labor to look at it and then go from there.
Here's the thing they're two weeks behind and I'd love to do it myself but don't know how. I see the main 4 bolts holding the rear to the frame and I believe the drive-shaft is fairly easy to come out. But I believe hydraulic lines are also connected to the rear so I'm not sure what to do with those.
Let me also add that after reading several posts, I don't know what a swash plate is or any of the other terms associated with the rear-end, but I'm sure willing to learn.
So, there's my predicament. Any help or guidance would be much appreciated. I've searched for posts regarding pulling the rear, but none complete enough for me to get started.
Thank you for your time.
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