770 Front Axle Leak

[Whitey]

I have read many posts about leaks in front axles.....especially when there is a lot of loader work. I have developed a leak in my front right joint of the MFWD axle of my JD 770. My question is.....how hard is it to replace? Can a novice like me do this? The parts blow up on the JD web site looks easy to me. Any tips or warnings? All input is appreciated.

JD 770 / 70 FEL / 7 BH - 425 AWS / 54" MMM / 54" FMP

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[crashz]

How much is it leaking? Is it wet and dirt sticks or is it loosing a measurable amount of axle lube?

Mine weeps a bit, but until it actually starts loosing fluid enough to be noticable on the stick, I probably won't re-seal it. Let us know what you plan on doing and if you do tear into it, please post some pics!

 

[Willl]

Can a novice like me do this?

How mechanically inclined are you ?

 

[Whitey]

Question #1......the axle is just weeping. I check the axle oil level every time I get some seat time. It is not losing fluid to the point I have to add every time.....however I have added a squirt now and then over the last year. It really started looking worse after I finished my driveway a month ago. Question #2......I am OK with a wrench.....I am just finishing a repair to my 7 backhoe I tore down to have the cylinders rebuilt and to replace hoses......camera phones are great on progress pictures when time elapses between tear down and rebuilds.

JD 770 / 70 FEL / 7 BH - 425 AWS / 54" MMM / 54" FMP