2 of the bolts securing the front axle fell out and the other two were loose (never thought to check these during maintenance). By time i figured out what happened the axle had rolled forward pulling the drive shaft with it. I got it back in place and stole some wheel rim bolts to secure the axle. 4WD no longer works, but i got the tractor out of the woods and I can use it. Has anyone seen this happen and how bad was it to fix?
Mahindra4110 front axle bolts came out, 4wd got damaged
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RNeumann
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You will have to take photos and be more specific. “Axle” has several meanings depending on the model and issue.
Sorry. I'll be more descriptive. The front end fell off. There are four bolts that hold the pivot bearing block onto the frame of the tractor. When these came out the entire front end rolled forward while was backdragging. The drive shaft coming into the front end from the transfer case was the only thing that held the front end from snapping of the other two bolts and comeign completely off the tractor. So let me rephrase the question and ask more specific questions.
1. Has anyone that actually owns or has worked on a 4110 had the front end off for any reason?
-how did you support the tractor while doing it?
-do I need to drain the front end?
2. Has anyone had to remove or replace the driveshaft from the transfer case to the front end for any reason?
- do I need to drain the transfer case/transmission?
RNeumann
Elite Member
Hmm haven’t seen that one! Their have been issues with one of the model’s axle shaft- something about a 3 bolt vs 1 bolt design. Mahindra came out with an update for that. Their have also been complaints about the final drives (steering knuckle on the axle) coming lose. But those are dealer installed. Just make sure your dealer owns and uses a torque wrench.
But the whole axle falling off is a new one! I’ll give this a bump and hopefully someone will be able to answer your specific questions.
But the whole axle falling off is a new one! I’ll give this a bump and hopefully someone will be able to answer your specific questions.
skipmarcy
Veteran Member
Yes, I have had the front axle out of my older 4110, had to do a repair to the front diff. one time and a year or two later I had to replace the front diff. I simply used a floor jack under the trans. and got it on jack stands securely.
The driveshaft is inside a tube that goes from the front trans to the front diff. This tube will collapse some so you can access one of the couplers that connect the driveshaft at each end. You loosen the clamp around the tube and it will slide into itself, I use a hammer and piece of wood to hit the little metal tab gently to slide it in. Of course you'll see the small bolts that hold the tube to the trans and front diff that you'll have to remove. You release and slide a circlip you'll see along the axle far enough to allow the splined coupler to slide down the driveshaft until it clears the joint and allows the shaft to come out in your hands. Very simple to understand once you do it once. You do not lose trans fluid nor diff oil when taking the driveshaft out. Each unit has a splined shaft sticking out that is sealed.
The driveshaft is inside a tube that goes from the front trans to the front diff. This tube will collapse some so you can access one of the couplers that connect the driveshaft at each end. You loosen the clamp around the tube and it will slide into itself, I use a hammer and piece of wood to hit the little metal tab gently to slide it in. Of course you'll see the small bolts that hold the tube to the trans and front diff that you'll have to remove. You release and slide a circlip you'll see along the axle far enough to allow the splined coupler to slide down the driveshaft until it clears the joint and allows the shaft to come out in your hands. Very simple to understand once you do it once. You do not lose trans fluid nor diff oil when taking the driveshaft out. Each unit has a splined shaft sticking out that is sealed.
You win the internet! best answer ever. thank you. Unfortunately with snow on the ground I probably wont tackle this until after spring clean up/planting.
i may have to check for this when i get a garage bay open, that would be a quick fix.
