Kubota L1500 - steering box issues

[HelidonMineralSpa]

hello all
I have an L1500 - the steering wheel spins - I believe the problem is within the steering box itself - I have yet to remove the box and investigate before I see an exploded view of the box - so I am hoping that someone out there is able to post that page from the manual - please........

 

[DJPatto]

Hi And welcome.

Im new myself, but from what I have read around the place the L175 is the same as a L1500 the other guys will be able to confirm that for you. I found this parts manual which may help

http://kubotabooks.com/AutoIndex/in...df&AutoIndex=6eee48d7ef45a7cba77676893b16abc1

 

[DJPatto]

I also found this thread http://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6314&highlight=l1500

 

[HelidonMineralSpa]

Thank you DJ
thats a great help
Bryan

 

[Orange Tractors]

Also, check the articles here at OTT. Service Dept Vic has a couple that are a great help when rebuilding steering boxes.

One important tip: do not lose any of the small ball bearings in the worm gear.

Robert

 

[Stumpy]

Should you loose some (they roll all over the place) you can order more from McMaster Carr. I believe they're 5.5mm balls but don't quote me on that. I can check should you need to order some.

In the articles section of the site is an excellent tutorial on rebuilding the boxes. Water gets in them through a poorly designed seal and rusts the bearing cages til they fail.

The majority of your tractor parts will cross reference to an L175. DJPatto linked the full part diagrams which are about the best exploded view you'll find. Kubota's main website (under parts) has the same diagrams at a slightly higher resolution if have trouble identifying stuff.

 

[DJPatto]

I have got most of my parts through David Evans Group in Caboolture. Paul there has been a great help.

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