Front axle seal replacement

[sikboater]

Any one done a front seal replacement on a Massey Ferguson 1240 4 wheel drive?

I have attached the picture and the seal that is leaking is part #17. This looks to be a pretty simple job. 4 bolts to take the joint apart and then probably replace the bushings, and seals. Bolt back together and fill with fluid..

Any issues I might run into? Maybe reasons I should have the shop do it? I know the seal I need to replace is about $90 and the shop tells me 3 hours of labor, but they have never done this tractor.... I don't think the bottom bearing needs replacement (does not feel rough)..

Any suggestions? Is this harder than it looks?

Thanks for any help in advance!


Tim

 

[sikboater]

So I asked some others I know and I think the bushings would be the hard part of this.... I don't really have any tools to install them or remove them. I wonder if they are pressed on? One other thought was that it did not leak much until I lifted the front wheels off the ground.. Maybe just the bushing and seal on top are worn out??


Any help out there? Anyone done this type of job on a different tractor? Was it too hard?


Thanks in advance!


Tim