535 Steering Cylinder Seal Leaking

[drkhrse]

I noticed tonight the steering cylinder is leaking out the end where the shaft comes out. How hard are these to rebuild and where is the best place to get parts? Looks like this tractor is 100% hydraulic steering there is no manual linkage from the steering tower. Does this run off the Hydraulic fluid with the loader, etc?

 

[TractorTech]

The part number is: ESL14204 - cylinder kit
Parts book:

https://cdnmedia.endeavorsuite.com/images/organizations/77945266-2617-4fc3-b00f-6ba60879c88c/Farmtrac%20Manuals/FTS435-535.pdf

YouTube video on resealing a Farmtrac cylinder, but not sure it is the same as your cylinder:

Hydraulic oil for steering comes from a separate pump. The pump and reservoir is on the LH side of the engine.

 

[drkhrse]

TractorTech, thank you so much. Have the kit ordered.

Brent

 

[drkhrse]

Does anyone have the written process for repacking the steering hydraulic cylinder?

 

[drkhrse]

Just wanted to let everyone know that I got this fixed. I found Diamond "R" sells an aftermarket kit for about 1/3 the price of Farmtrac's. Took my time and got her steering again.

OBTW, mine does not have a powersteering pump. The steering rins off the hydraulics. I followed the lines all the way back to the hydraulic system.

Thanks!