L2850 Leaky Front Axle

xsnrg

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L2850 with BF500 loader
Mar 27, 2023
18
3
3
Ringgold, VA
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This is new in the past week. I noticed oil on the floor of my shop today, hadn't been there in about a week. It appears to be a leaky seal where the yellow arrows are pointed in the photo. Anyone done this repair and how involved/complex is it? Any input or tips appreciated :)
 

jonsstihl

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kUBOTA GRAND L4740
Jul 2, 2020
13
3
3
quebec, canada
not very complex if you are mechanically inclined. I did my king pin seals on my b7800. you will most likely need snap ring pliers and a big dead blow hammer to get the spindle to go down low enough to get the snap ring back on. and regular wrenches and sockets too. I think there is an o ring where the case meets the axle tube as well.
 

xsnrg

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L2850 with BF500 loader
Mar 27, 2023
18
3
3
Ringgold, VA
That is exactly what I needed! I haven't started yet but now I know exactly what I need to do. Thanks!
 
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xsnrg

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L2850 with BF500 loader
Mar 27, 2023
18
3
3
Ringgold, VA
I've finally ordered the parts and ready to do this job. Question for someone who's done this, will these snap ring pliers do the job?

IRWIN VISE-GRIP Convertible Snap Ring Pliers, 6-1/2-Inch (2078900)

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Schmitty

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L4740, grapple, forks, box blade
Mar 25, 2018
59
23
8
Madison, WI
I did one side of my L4740 a few months ago and struggled with "small" Craftsman snap ring pliers. The pins just slid out when trying to remove the snap ring. I eventually got them to work...but I invested in a set of 9" internal and external Knipex pliers for the "next" time I have to do something with huge snap rings.

Good luck!