Traction Deere 3038e: 2wd/4wd Level Not Working After Incident

[bucknrut210]

Re: Deere 3038e: 2wd/4wd Lever Not Working After Incident [WHAT ACTUALLY BROKE]

You do NOT need to split the tractor to replace the seal. All you have to do is drain the hydraulic oil and take the seal out from the front and replace it. I screwed up and took the MFWD housing off thinking it would come out of the bottom opening and it does not. I had to split my tractor to complete the repair due to my own mistake. I can send you pictures of my split if you would like. I can text them or email them so just let me know if you want them.

 

[beenthere]

Pls post the pics here.. would/could be very helpful to those in the future who may run into the same problem and find the solution here.

 

[bucknrut210]

See the attached pictures in my updated post. Let me know if there are any issues with the pictures to ensure everyone can see them.

 

[beenthere]

:thumbsup:

thank you, hope I never have to see my 4300 split like that, but for sure will look for some carpeting to cover the floor to add a bit of comfort.. looks very neat.

 

[redelephants]

Re: Deere 3038e: 2wd/4wd Lever Not Working After Incident [WHAT ACTUALLY BROKE]

You do NOT need to split the tractor to replace the seal. All you have to do is drain the hydraulic oil and take the seal out from the front and replace it. I screwed up and took the MFWD housing off thinking it would come out of the bottom opening and it does not. I had to split my tractor to complete the repair due to my own mistake. I can send you pictures of my split if you would like. I can text them or email them so just let me know if you want them.
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Thanks for sharing this. One question, how do you force the seal out of the front with the spline sticking through?