Wheel noise..errrnt, errrnt....

[B7500]

That is as close to sound affect I dare to travel. Anyway, my B7500 was making that noise from the right wheel. I thought it was a bearing or something. A call to the dealer let me make a quick fix. I removed the wheel and tightened down the nut that holds the wheel to its axel.
The sound is gone. Hope this helps anyone else who may have the same problem.

 

[heith]

My wife makes the same noise.How do i fix that? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[GregJ]

I had the same thing happen at about 50 hours. It's happening again at 190. I did climb under and retorque it, but it's still there. The only way to really torque the hub correctly I have found it to remove the wheel and then the hub, clean it thoroughly and then retorque it.

Greg

 

[WVBill]

I get that sound when I drive my B6100 and I forget to release the parking brake. (Which happens all too frequently /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif )

 

[looch]

The wheels loosening is a known issue. Check them frequently as this can damage the axle.

 

[RichC]

Thanks,
I just came inside from distinctly hearing that noise on my B7500 - both rear wheels sound like the wheel hub might be slipping under the bolts. . .errrn, errrnt sounds like it.
Now to find the appropriate wrenches. . .

 

[TresCrows]

Torque needs to be checked--no stop forget check--verified by thightening the bolts on the axles to the wheel block. If the wheels get loose and work they will slowly damage the shim. They should not be allowed to get loose. Periodic retightening of the bolt may be needed. J

 

[RichC]

Photos attached. I pulled the wheel and examined the bolt flange - shiney metal can be seen where there is slippage. Look carefully and shiney spots are there
Also, the big flange bolt was loose on the right side.
The flange bolt can be accessed without pulling the wheel.
Kubota's manual requires torque checking the wheel bolts a specific intervals. My tools are inadequate to really tighten up the wheel bolts. Guess I'll make a pit stop at Harbor Freight for some half-inch drives. (By the way, that flange bolt is a 7/8th's inch socket - same as the wheel bolts.)

 

[RichC]

Closer look -

 

[RichC]

Flange bolt -