Am I going to have to split my tractor to fix this?

[Adiredneck]

The loader isn't back on yet. Is the suction hose the one removed in this picture?View attachment 483877

Bingo! Well that explains the lack of power steering! No suction hose to the pump, so no fluid movement to the power steering.

 

[4570Man]

The hose was back on when I started the tractor. I had to remove that hose to get the steering U-joint back on.

 

[Baby Grand]

Great instructional and one that I hope I never have to reference in the future!
Thanks for posting & for all the helpful comments.
- Jim

 

[Husaberger]

I got the easy part done. I haven't ever driven my tractor without the backhoe or loader. It was kind of depressing. View attachment 475603

ha ha
wet dog

 

[Husaberger]

about how many hours total?

 

[4570Man]

about how many hours total?

I don't have any idea. I could certainly do it a lot faster a second time.