front axle repair

[billbill1]

I think I broke the front axle on the drivers side (left) any of you had one of these apart and can explain it to me? Thanks in advance Jinm
a 284

 

[Affordable]

Depending on what broke its not a hard repair,we have all the parts in stock give us a call

Tommy
Affordable Tractor Sales
"Your Jinma Parts Superstore"
Home of compact Jinma, Foton, and Koyker Tractors and Parts, Wood Chippers, Backhoes - Affordable Tractor Sales Company

 

[RonMar]

It is not too difficult, I snapped the shaft that runs out to the wheel in my left hub a year or so ago.
1. Jack up that side and put it on a jack stand.
2. Remove the wheel.
3. There is a small square headed plug on the bottom inside to drain the gear oil.
4. Right behind the flange that the wheel bolts to, there are 8 housing bolts to remove.
5. Once you remove those you will have to tap on it to free the housing. It is kinda heavy, as it has the shaft, some spacer washers and snap rings, inner and outer bearings and the final gear.

If you broke the shaft, you will need that part, I would also replace the outer bearing as it probably got stressed rolling with a broken shaft. If this happened, the seal is probably toast as well. Also replace the snap ring, and the spacers if they appear worn. Pay attention to what is stacked where on the shaft.

A hydraulic press will help here to assemble/disassemble.

Basically the shaft comes into the case past the seal then thru the outer bearing and spacer. Then a snapring goes on and snaps into a groove(that groove is right where my shaft broke). The gear slides on and part of it's housing rides up and over covering the snapring locking it in place. That snapring and the outer bearing holds the shaft in the housing. After the gear comes the inner bearing. The stack and spacing is important as that determines the gear engagement/backlash. That is a good thing to check before final assembly by the way. Spray some spraypaint on the gear teeth, let dry and re-insert the outer assembly and bolt together. Roll the hub thru several revolutions and remove the housing. the wear in he spraypaint should be in the middle of the gear teeth. If it is near one end or the other, the spacing may be an issue.

Use carb/choke cleaner to remove the paint and to flush out the metal powder and dirt from the housing out thru the oil drain and re-assemble...

That is it for the outer shaft area. If it is a problem further in, you will have to disassemble the upper and lower halvs of the pivot housing to get at that, sorry I havn't been in there yet

Tommy will hook you up with the parts you need.

Good luck!

 

[Ricks284]

Ronmar has the steps down -- I did the same repair a while ago. The only thing I would add is a really good flush to get the gunk out of the entire front end (if you've never flushed it before). The "oil" from the factory turns into sludge after a few years.

And you should definitely order a set of the felt gaskets for the steering knuckle, because they're a wear item and will be easy to replace while you've got it apart.

 

[RonMar]

What, you mean everyone doesn't flush out all the gearboxes with Kerosene and refill with new fluids the day you get the tractor?

 

[fidowanttobe]

What, you mean everyone doesn't flush out all the gearboxes with Kerosene and refill with new fluids the day you get the tractor?

Wouldn't it be cool to find out how these little Sherman tanks hold up in the Third World where our **** maintenance practices are unheard of? And with the questionable oil & fuel quality, rainwater for coolant etc. etc.

 

[RonMar]

Wouldn't it be cool to find out how these little Sherman tanks hold up in the Third World where our **** maintenance practices are unheard of? And with the questionable oil & fuel quality, rainwater for coolant etc. etc.

No you have to use "clean crik" water, that's what it says in the manual, Voids Warranty

 

[billbill1]

Thanks so much for the replies. Great group here!!

 

[kubotasara]

aftermarket parts are generally a good way to go - check out ACV - American CV ATV Axles and Joints - Polaris, Kubota, Yamaha & More

 

[Oldoak]

No you have to use "clean crik" water, that's what it says in the manual, Voids Warranty

I thought it said Spring water. That's why it can't be flushed any other time of the year.

 

[RonMar]

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[billbill1]

Hey guys, to clarify-this is my tractor that I sold. Asking this question for the guy I sold it to. He's going to join tractorbynet soon and will be asking his own questions. I never had this problem when I had it. I didn't get to talk to him last week so I don't know how the repair is coming along.

 

[seanrogers998]

there may be 2 things:
1. you have broken the axle or the spindle
2. Or you have disturbed the alignments of the axle with the shaft.

In both of these conditions, I will not suggest to grab the tools and open it up, instead go for a drive axle repair job at some service shop like axle surgeons (if you are in CA).

 

[Affordable]

If we can help him with anything including parts have him give us a call

Tommy
Affordable Tractor Sales
"Your Jinma Parts Superstore"
Home of compact Jinma, Foton, and Koyker Tractors and Parts, Wood Chippers, Backhoes - Affordable Tractor Sales Company
979-865-4002