MF 231S FEL hydraulic pump problem

[fireman4074]

I have MF 231S with FEL. The hydraulic pump that operate the FEL just stop working, Pump is located in front of tractor as noted in picture. Pump has a shaft that goes into something I guess that turns with the crankcase. With the motor off, I can turn the shaft freely with out any problem which mean something have happen inside that area. Have anyone have this problem if so what is the process of fixing this issue. Thanks in advance

 

[Peter 315]

The other end is bolted to the crankshaft , should have a small u joint on it

 

[fireman4074]

The other end is bolted to the crank shaft , should have a small u joint on it

Okay Thanks but what all do I have to remove to get to it like radiator.

 

[Peter 315]

Can you look down from the top or side to see the front of the engine

 

[Peter 315]

Might look like this

 

[fireman4074]

From the side all i can see is the fan belts and bottom where crankcase and shaft is under radiator and more stuff.

 

[fireman4074]

Might look like thisView attachment 546663

Would I have to remove all that to get to end of shaft???

 

[Peter 315]

Did you look at the picture its there , Can you pull the shaft on the engine is it loose , It should be tight no slop

 

[Peter 315]

I dont know if you can get in there to work with the loader arms in the way. You should not have to take it apart like that Just a picture so you know what to look for

 

[fireman4074]

Did you look at the picture its there , Can you pull the shaft on the engine is it loose , It should be tight no slop

Yes it do have slack. In one of my pic, you can see that shaft had enough shaft for me to push it back from the pump without any problem.