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[Bigk56]

I tried to put this back together but it wouldn't fit. The new seal had a larger O.D. than original. First I thought I ordered the wrong part, but after some research this wasn't the case. I ordered the parts from Ronnie at http://http://www.tractorsmart.com/enter.htm so I gave him a call. He remembered a service bulletin about this install so he emailed me this.


http://http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=76750&stc=1&d=1179051152

 

[Bigk56]

After reading the bulletin we drove out the sleeve from the axle case. Here are pics showing where the sleeve used to be and with it totally removed.


http://http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=76751&stc=1&d=1179051507

http://http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=76752&stc=1&d=1179051507

 

[Bigk56]

With the old sleeve removed everything went back together with no problems.




http://http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=76753&stc=1&d=1179051707

 

[Bigk56]

It took about 2.5 quarts of gear lube to fill up bevel gear case and axle case which is seperate resevoir than main axle that has screw in dipstick. Also, I want to be clear on this. I highly recommend Ronnie at http://http://www.tractorsmart.com/enter.htm , without his help it could have been a trip to the dealer. My father in law was there every step to help because this is NOT a one man job. This stuff is heavy and it would be easy to get hurt.
One more thing about Ronnie, he charged me $30.87 for the new seal. I called two different local Kubota dealerships and they each wanted $52 for the part. This is a great forum.
Ken

 

[rbargeron]

Ken - its a great forum exactly because of members like you. Thanks for letting us all see this repair - not everyone would have the courage to tackle it. Great posts and pictures - great job.

 

[design]

Ken,
Thank you for the great coverage of the repair. I am glad you have everything working again.
Design

 

[crbr]

Ken,
Most excellent. Thanks for taking the time and effort to share.

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