need help diagnosing front end clunk on x2200

[johann]

I suddenly have a clunk in front end of drive train when I turn steering wheel 1/4 turn right or 1/4 turn left . steering works fine, but when clunk hits vibration from it can be felt in floor and steering wheel. I can also see left front wheel jerk. But... if I raise front wheels off ground with FEL there is no clunk and if I grab tire and try to move front wheels there is no play at all in front end. Any info would be greatly appreciated

 

[sandyc]

Sounds like excess play in the center bolt.. might want to have someone turn the wheel while you stand in front and watch where the axle attaches to the frame

 

[Leejohn]

Also check your steering cyl. mounts. You might find some play there, my bx 2660 does and I have not fixed it yet. I think the bracket might be bent, I haven't looked at it in a while.

 

[johann]

it is not the steering cyl mounts, I did check that originally, I didn't have anyone around today to work the steering wheel for me so I could check center bolt , but tomorrow I will be able to check that

 

[Leejohn]

Should check your manual for info on the center bolt. If you don't have a manual go to Index of Kubotabooks/Tractor Owners Manuals/

 

[moship]

Bad tie rod ends?

 

[johann]

Well it looks like it was the center pivot Bolt I torqued it to 15 foot pounds like the specs said and it got much better but still didn't eliminate it completely not sure if I should torque it any more than the specs say

 

[sandyc]

If there is a bushing it could wallowed out. Messicks has parts diagrams online that might help you decide if something might need to be replaced.

 

[johann]

Yeah there's a bushing in there I guess I'll have to take it apart and replace it strange though that the bolt would have to be retorqued cuz it's got a pin running through it

 

[Henro]

Yeah there's a bushing in there I guess I'll have to take it apart and replace it strange though that the bolt would have to be retorqued cuz it's got a pin running through it

I do not know the physical setup (but should check, as I also have a BX2200) but things probably loosened up due to wear, and tightened back up somewhat after you retorqued the bolt to take up some of the slack.