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    B7100 Rear Axle - Help Needed

    I got the new axle seal installed. Filter replaced and screens cleaned. It's been filled with oil and had a preliminary run, although it has yet to move. I'm replacing the hubs at the same time, so I hope to take it for a spin over the weekend. [/IMG
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    B7100 Rear Axle - Help Needed

    Photos and some details have been added. I'd like to thank everyone that has shared their thoughts and insight with me to this point. Thank you. James.
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    B7100 Rear Axle - Help Needed

    Well, the sleeve is on. That said, I think your thoughts of caution were accurate. The location was ok, I marked the shaft and measured the depth in advance. Cleaning the epoxy pushed behind the sleeve with the collar still in place would be next to impossible. As the set time of the JB was...
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    B7100 Rear Axle - Help Needed

    What do you suppose the issue would be? I could be missing something. I really owe photos to this post. I've been taking them, photobucket just aggravates me. I can tap the sleeve into place as it sits, removing the axle would serve no further benefit, other than being able to work on the...
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    B7100 Rear Axle - Help Needed

    Thanks Daren. I was going to use a sealant or filler, JB is a good idea. For the lip removal, the product website seems to say that it can remain on if it doesn't interrupt oil flow. As the final drive is full of oil, I was hoping to leave it in place, assuming it doesn't prevent oil seal...
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    B7100 Rear Axle - Help Needed

    OldeEnglish, Thank you for the link to the books, that's excellent. Kubotasam, Thank you for the wisdom on disassembly and the seal repair. I'll call the dealer tomorrow for the replacement shaft price, I'm assuming it's outrageous. The price may steer the selected repair option. (COST -...
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    B7100 Rear Axle - Help Needed

    B7100 Rear Axle - Help Needed **Photos and details added** Hi All, I'm a new member, but have been lurking in the shadows for some time. The site is great, full of excellent info. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of it. I bought an early B7100 HST-D as a project, and future...