Need to split the B6000

[jay87t]

Hi guys, well my new to me B6000 has a failed clutch, I believe the presure plate is shot, my clutch peddal has no resistance, and I cant shift. I just ordered a new pressure plate, clutch, release bearing , and pilot bearing. This seems prety straight forward, the only question I really have is about the Drive shaft to the front transfer case. Is there anything special to get the Driveshaft out of the transfer case? or does it just pop out?

Thanks.

Jay

 

[Rob]

hi, this is a pretty straight foward task, a few fiddly bits but take your time and you'll be good to go.
no special tools needed and everything should come apart without to much of a problem.
good luck with it, be sure to check those uj's on all the shafts whilst your at it, they are a lot easier to service whilst you have got the machine in peices.


rob

 

[todddrummey]

Hi Jay,

I replaced the clutch on my B6000. It was pretty straightforward. Here are a few tips.

1) If it has a loader take that off first.
2) Think through how you will hold up the two halves. One will need to be rolled away so you can work on the clutch.
3) When my B6000 was new to me, the clutch failed after a month or two. I pulled it apart, replaced all the parts, and put it back THE SAME WAY I FOUND IT. That was a big mistake. The previous owner had installed the release bearing backwards. I installed it backwards as well and it failed 2 months later. The bearing has a ridge on one side, make sure it goes in the right direction. Sorry I don't remember which way it goes.

Good luck

Todd

 

[jay87t]

Thanks todd will pay special attention to the way it goes on. Its possible the previous owner put it on wrong as well since he said the clutch is new.

Hi Jay,

I replaced the clutch on my B6000. It was pretty straightforward. Here are a few tips.

1) If it has a loader take that off first.
2) Think through how you will hold up the two halves. One will need to be rolled away so you can work on the clutch.
3) When my B6000 was new to me, the clutch failed after a month or two. I pulled it apart, replaced all the parts, and put it back THE SAME WAY I FOUND IT. That was a big mistake. The previous owner had installed the release bearing backwards. I installed it backwards as well and it failed 2 months later. The bearing has a ridge on one side, make sure it goes in the right direction. Sorry I don't remember which way it goes.

Good luck

Todd