Where am I leaking from?

[MOlivin]

Hi All,

Per the photos below, I go to the L6060 the other day and see oil leaking from the front left wheel.
Removed the wheel today to see where it was coming from, and it must have been leaking for a bit as theres oil everywhere and I can't see exactly where it's coming out of.

Anyone know exactly where the oil is coming from? Is this just a gasket that's leaking I can fix or what?

Thanks all!

 

[hagrid]

Hard to determine the source.

Purchase one can of Brākleen and apply liberally to the soiled surface. With any luck it won't take long to identify the culprit.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Above is the best answer
If I'm going to guess, it's the axle seal.
You'll need to check the bearings, as a bad bearing is one common reason for the seal to leak.

 

[MOlivin]

will do, thanks guys!
Luckily i already have some break cleaner... unluckily it's starting to rain.
I'll report back with my findings.

I'm guessing they do not make a full wheel bearing assembly like a car? so I don't need to rip it apart and press in each induvial piece

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

will do, thanks guys!
Luckily i already have some break cleaner... unluckily it's starting to rain.
I'll report back with my findings.

I'm guessing they do not make a full wheel bearing assembly like a car? so I don't need to rip it apart and press in each induvial piece

No press required they are all slip fit parts.
It's a fairly simple job to do.

 

[netspyder]

check the hoses above ... like... if the tractor didn't move how did the oil get to the top of the wheel hub?

 

[JimDeL]

check the hoses above ... like... if the tractor didn't move how did the oil get to the top of the wheel hub?

That happened to me. A leaky fitting on the FEL dripped onto the wheel hub. I caught it before I started tearing the hub apart, though.

 

[MOlivin]

Cleaned it up this morning, sat for a while and nothing... lifted the right wheel to move the oil to the left side, about an hour later it started flowing.

What all parts will I need to replace, just #80.... probably #140 just to be safe?

Thanks again all!

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Cleaned it up this morning, sat for a while and nothing... lifted the right wheel to move the oil to the left side, about an hour later it started flowing.

What all parts will I need to replace, just #80.... probably #140 just to be safe?

Thanks again all!

Lift that axle off the ground, with a tire on it wiggle the tire top to bottom to check the bearings.
Any movement or noise buy 2 new bearings also.
And yes you need 80 and 140 at minimum.