L185 DT front steering leak ?

Alan Drake

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Equipment
L185DT
May 9, 2015
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MA
Newbie, so just do not know what things are called, so here is a try!
In the front axle area behind the wheels there is a "bevel gear or swivel seal area" which is now leaking. (changed fluid and it now leaks too much)
the area has a bolt on top and one below for fluid change. When draining it will hit a little of the back side of the rim. Looked at parts blow up from Kubota and think I need 37650-43490 & 35226-43490 seals, on the right track?

Have seen a few videos on Y Tube but not for the L185. It appears that the L185 required a change of fluid on each side and then fluid change of the front axle (another 2 bolts). Most videos I have seen just call for fluid changes in the front axle. Assume later models called for that however the older models required changes in three locations, yes?

Any videos on just the L185 DT? (searched site but found no post on leaks from that area, know its a problem on other machines) Thanks Alan
 

Tooljunkie

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Lifetime Member

Equipment
L1501,home built carry all, mini plow blade.
May 13, 2014
4,150
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Lac Du Bonnet, Manitoba,Canada
The seals arent that hard to replace. A manual would be the first tool to get the job started. I have replaced a few on green and orange machines, similar job on both. Cant remember which one, but good snap ring pliers are needed. Rest is basic hand tools.