front wheel problem

[Marc L.]

Good day to all,

I noticed recently that the front left wheel started to tilt from the top. I have not noticed any wobble in the wheel during operation. I will tighten the wheel bolts tonight but They look tight.

There might be a little play when I try to push on the top of the wheel. Any idea of what it is?

When I figured out how to put a picture I will as it will be easier to see.

Thanks in advance.

Marc

 

[greg_g]

Sometimes it's simply due to parking on an uneven surface. Do you have a concrete slab on which to park and take another look? If not, turn the tractor around so it faces the other direction. See if the same wheel tilts out the same amount.

If yes, jack up the front end so the problem wheel is off the ground. See if it still feels "loose".

//greg//

 

[Marc L.]

Thanks Greg,

yes it is parked on a concrete slab (the garage without walls) and the wheel looks tilted and the other is straight.

there is a picture of the wheel,




Marc

 

[Diamondpilot]

Looks fine to me. This brings up a good point and that is to check the nuts and bolts at your normal 50hr service. I would go over every nut and bolt you can find with a wrench.

Chris

 

[greg_g]

yes it is parked on a concrete slab (the garage without walls) and the wheel looks tilted and the other is straight.

The toe-in looks a bit excessive. If I'm not mistaken, Jinma says toe-in should be at least 4mm but no more than 10mm. I'd correct to Jinma spec, then see if it changes the perspective on that tire.

//greg//

 

[Soundguy]

Jack that front wheel off the ground.. it's possible that you have spindle/hub/bearing wear.. or that the bearing is loose.. etc.

soundguy

 

[Marc L.]

I lifted the wheel off the groungd today and yes, there is quite a play in the wheel (about an inch) when I try to move it. I am going to look at this this weekend I guess.

Marc

 

[Soundguy]

Hopefully the hub and spindle survived and just the bearings are gone.. or the gastelated nut backed off.

good luck... I'd plan on a couple bearings.. perhaps cones, and a grease seal, and then check out the spindle. As long as the cups in the hub are replaceable.. the hub will likely be ok..

soundguy

 

[RonMar]

I lifted the wheel off the groungd today and yes, there is quite a play in the wheel (about an inch) when I try to move it. I am going to look at this this weekend I guess.

Marc

An inch sounds like a lot. How does that compare to the other front wheel?

 

[greg_g]

Hopefully the hub and spindle survived and just the bearings are gone.. or the gastelated nut backed off.

good luck... I'd plan on a couple bearings.. perhaps cones, and a grease seal, and then check out the spindle. As long as the cups in the hub are replaceable.. the hub will likely be ok..

soundguy

No spindle or castle nut in this configuration Chris. Wheel rim bolts to axle #33 which goes through bearings #37 and #41. Goes through several grease seals on the way, but no bushings. In my experience however, it's the accompanying grinding noise that will often point to a bad bearing.

Onward and inward though, there is a bushing (#31) and another bearing (#32) where the shaft housing (#25) mates with the outer housing (#42). That shaft housing then bolts to the axle housing (#47). One or more of the bolts that holds them together could be loose.

But there is a good amount of movement in this front drive setup. There's a chance Marc will find both front wheels move about the same. If so, it's back to adjusting the toe-in.

//greg//