User Panel
User Panel
User Panel
|
Posted: 9/3/2020 7:14:38 PM EDT
How tough a job is it to replace a front axle shaft from a small kubota 4wd tractor ?
 |
|
|
|
Posted: 9/3/2020 8:52:13 PM EDT
[#1]
I would take it to my dealer.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 9/3/2020 9:08:27 PM EDT
[#2]
Looks like the hardest part is removing a bunch of bolts.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 9/3/2020 9:18:44 PM EDT
[#3]
Should be pretty easy. The bigger question is how did you do that?
|
|
|
|
Posted: 9/3/2020 9:20:07 PM EDT
[#4]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Looks like the hardest part is removing a bunch of bolts. 
|
|
|
|
Posted: 9/3/2020 9:21:23 PM EDT
[#5]
Is that a u-joint or CV-joint at the steering knuckle? If it's a u-joint it is likely only retained by that outer housing with the bolts around the edge. CV-joint should also have retention somewhere in the differential so it depends how that is retained.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 9/3/2020 9:26:58 PM EDT
[#6]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Im thinking thats the easiest part. What worries me is what pours out and what lurks behind once all the bolts are removed. Shaft is only $195, labor to replace will probably cost me 3x that amount. What pours out? Oil? Oil is what scares you? Here is what I would do. Order the axle, ask the shop if there are any other parts you should order to do the job. The parts will be a good indicator of what you will have to do. IE, if you need a differential cover gasket you will probably have to open up the differential (if you even can on the small tractors). When the axle comes look it over for signs of how & where it is retained. That will be a good indicator of what will need opened/removed to free it up for removal. I wouldn't be too afraid of what may fall apart or come out, tractor axles sre normally pretty simple. |
|
|
|
Posted: 9/3/2020 9:37:17 PM EDT
[#7]
Quote HistoryQuoted: What pours out? Oil? Oil is what scares you? Here is what I would do. Order the axle, ask the shop if there are any other parts you should order to do the job. The parts will be a good indicator of what you will have to do. IE, if you need a differential cover gasket you will probably have to open up the differential (if you even can on the small tractors). When the axle comes look it over for signs of how & where it is retained. That will be a good indicator of what will need opened/removed to free it up for removal. I wouldn't be too afraid of what may fall apart or come out, tractor axles sre normally pretty simple. |
|
|
|
Posted: 9/3/2020 9:37:27 PM EDT
[#8]
I had a bad axle leak on a 40hp LS. Not the same but still.
Was a bit intimidating to tear apart and fix...but they are pretty simple machines. Surely there is an exploded diagram out there for the kubota. Try tractorbynet forums. |
|
|
|
Posted: 9/3/2020 10:31:14 PM EDT
[#9]
Quote HistoryQuoted: From the vids I found online it looks like there is a ring gear behind the cover and a small pinion type gear that spins it. I am guessing we will need some sort of press to get the broken shaft out and press the new back in. What concerns me is if there are the same sort of tools and knowledge as needed to set up a rearend in a truck or car. I dont have the skills or tools to read gear patterns, set backlash or whatever goes into the science of making gears run smoothly and happily ever after. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: What pours out? Oil? Oil is what scares you? Here is what I would do. Order the axle, ask the shop if there are any other parts you should order to do the job. The parts will be a good indicator of what you will have to do. IE, if you need a differential cover gasket you will probably have to open up the differential (if you even can on the small tractors). When the axle comes look it over for signs of how & where it is retained. That will be a good indicator of what will need opened/removed to free it up for removal. I wouldn't be too afraid of what may fall apart or come out, tractor axles sre normally pretty simple. When that stuff is done in a home garage, more often than not it’s just marked on the nut where it was, and then count the number of threads, turns, etc to get it back to where it was before you took it off |
|
|
|
Posted: 9/4/2020 8:36:10 PM EDT
[#10]
Quote HistoryQuoted: From the vids I found online it looks like there is a ring gear behind the cover and a small pinion type gear that spins it. I am guessing we will need some sort of press to get the broken shaft out and press the new back in. What concerns me is if there are the same sort of tools and knowledge as needed to set up a rearend in a truck or car. I dont have the skills or tools to read gear patterns, set backlash or whatever goes into the science of making gears run smoothly and happily ever after. Sounds like a planetary final drive which is really common on tractors and industrial equipment. It allows for smaller driveshafts and axles. Planetaries aren't all that difficult to work with but they can be daunting if you don't understand them. Get an exploded diagram from your dealer and that should make it easier to understand... |
|
|
|
Posted: 9/28/2020 8:33:26 PM EDT
[#11]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Sounds like a planetary final drive which is really common on tractors and industrial equipment. It allows for smaller driveshafts and axles. Planetaries aren't all that difficult to work with but they can be daunting if you don't understand them. Get an exploded diagram from your dealer and that should make it easier to understand... https://messicks.com/vendor/kubota |
|
|
Win a FREE Membership!
Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!
You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.
AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types.
From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm.
Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more.
Copyright © 1996-2024 AR15.COM LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited.
AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own.
