JD970 Hydraulic strainer location ??

[kidbuffalo]

Can anyone help me locate where the hydraulic strainer is on my jd970 ???

 

[Tx Jim]

Strainer is key 5

 

[kidbuffalo]

I have the same parts sheet. But I still can't locate it. I thought it would be next to the filler cap, but it isn't. Is it more to the front,down below, can't find the critter !!

 

[Tx Jim]

It will be located in front of rear axle trumpet near the bottom of trans case.

 

[kidbuffalo]

It will be located in front of rear axle trumpet near the bottom of trans case.

Thanks Jim, I think I see it. I'll let you know later today when I drain the fluid .The parts image says it has six bolts. Wish I could put my phone # here and you could text me a pic. I don't think we are allowed. Catch you later

 

[kidbuffalo]

Thanks Jim, That was it !! After I drained the oil, I took off the two bolts that hold the cover on. When I pulled the strainer out I couldn't believe how much metal was on the strainer. I can't believe the hydraulics worked. Now the backhoe operates like new. Again, thanks a million !!!!

 

[Tx Jim]

You're very welcome. I'm glad you got it operating although metal in strainer doesn't sound good. Jim

 

[kidbuffalo]

Yeah, quite a bit of metal. I don't think the previous owner ever cleaned it out. Tractor is a 1998 so that's 20 years. Had to do a little work on it. The backhoe had a bent boom . I cut out about 18" of it and welded in new 1/4" steel. Works good now.