Removing rear PTO cover assembly, can't put back on.

[mstuenzi]

Looking for some help here. I had a very slow leak out of the rear PTO cover assembly. My plan was to remove the cover and redo the gasket on it. I removed the cover following the instructions here:

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/2033318/Kubota-Wsm-Bx1880.html?page=241

The problem I ran into was when I went to put the cover back on the 1T PTO select shaft is too far to the rear and for the life of me I can't get it to slide back in all the way. Is there a trick to this? Or did I mess something up? I really hope I don't have to pull apart more of the transmission to fix this.....

Thanks for the help!

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

The chances that all these parts have stayed aligned are rather rare so you're more than likely going to have to really get into it to align all the parts.

 

[JHardy1]

Looking for some help here. I had a very slow leak out of the rear PTO cover assembly. My plan was to remove the cover and redo the gasket on it. I removed the cover following the instructions here:

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/2033318/Kubota-Wsm-Bx1880.html?page=241

The problem I ran into was when I went to put the cover back on the 1T PTO select shaft is too far to the rear and for the life of me I can't get it to slide back in all the way. Is there a trick to this? Or did I mess something up? I really hope I don't have to pull apart more of the transmission to fix this.....

Thanks for the help! View attachment 107824

What was your solution? I am having the exact same problem with my bx

 

[cptbarkey]

I am running into the same issue with a BX2350 trying to fix a leak because the old permatex sealant is giving out. I believe the lower left gear gets pulled out inadvertently when removing the cover because both bearings normally rest and move on the cover. I found this solution on another forum and will try it soon, but i've wiggled things around already, engaging and disengaging the PTO and its not really moving. I can feel things lock up when I engage it, so it feels solid. Its just not in depth-alignment with the bigger PTO gear depth-wise with the cover.

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Finally success!!! I called several Kubota dealers in our area and they all said it should just slip right in. Well let me tell you that wasn't the case. After about 2 hours of trying to get it to slip in and getting zero success I knew I had to do something different. I took a piece of metal about 3/4 inch wide and 14 inches long and slid it umder the gear that is about 6 inches back into the case. After raising it up and down while I jiggled the shaft it finally slid together. I was one happy camper! I still have a shop and parts manual on order.
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[JHardy1]

I am running into the same issue with a BX2350 trying to fix a leak because the old permatex sealant is giving out. I believe the lower left gear gets pulled out inadvertently when removing the cover because both bearings normally rest and move on the cover. I found this solution on another forum and will try it soon.

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Finally success!!! I called several Kubota dealers in our area and they all said it should just slip right in. Well let me tell you that wasn't the case. After about 2 hours of trying to get it to slip in and getting zero success I knew I had to do something different. I took a piece of metal about 3/4 inch wide and 14 inches long and slid it umder the gear that is about 6 inches back into the case. After raising it up and down while I jiggled the shaft it finally slid together. I was one happy camper! I still have a shop and parts manual on order.
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That’s awesome! I’ll try that when I get home. I took mine to a kubota dealer nearby and was quoted 4k to drop the transmission and line the shaft back up. I went and picked the tractor up.

 

[cptbarkey]

That’s awesome! I’ll try that when I get home. I took mine to a kubota dealer nearby and was quoted 4k to drop the transmission and line the shaft back up. I went and picked the tractor up.

Update, IT WORKED.

I misused a long straight edge but a flat bar will work too. I lifted up the back shaft and what I was really lifting was a giant gear, some more wiggling and it slipped into place with an audible and satisfying thunk. See photo red arrow.

If it matters, I did have the PTO engaged when it slipped in. Now I have to wait another week or so for Coleman Equip to get me a new PTO shaft seal. The cover is back on with new Permatex grey. Good luck with your repair.

 

[Soundman6990]

I am running into the same issue with a BX2350 trying to fix a leak because the old permatex sealant is giving out. I believe the lower left gear gets pulled out inadvertently when removing the cover because both bearings normally rest and move on the cover. I found this solution on another forum and will try it soon, but i've wiggled things around already, engaging and disengaging the PTO and its not really moving. I can feel things lock up when I engage it, so it feels solid. Its just not in depth-alignment with the bigger PTO gear depth-wise with the cover.

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Finally success!!! I called several Kubota dealers in our area and they all said it should just slip right in. Well let me tell you that wasn't the case. After about 2 hours of trying to get it to slip in and getting zero success I knew I had to do something different. I took a piece of metal about 3/4 inch wide and 14 inches long and slid it umder the gear that is about 6 inches back into the case. After raising it up and down while I jiggled the shaft it finally slid together. I was one happy camper! I still have a shop and parts manual on order.
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This literally just saved me. I spent about 2 hours doing the same and after googling long enough I found your post. So thank you!

 

[Neighbour Al]

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Finally success!!! I called several Kubota dealers in our area and they all said it should just slip right in. Well let me tell you that wasn't the case. After about 2 hours of trying to get it to slip in and getting zero success I knew I had to do something different. I took a piece of metal about 3/4 inch wide and 14 inches long and slid it umder the gear that is about 6 inches back into the case. After raising it up and down while I jiggled the shaft it finally slid together. I was one happy camper! I still have a shop and parts manual on order.
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Woot! Thank YOU! I have parts on the floor and the same problem. I'll tackle it tomorrow and try your solution. I need the tractor for so much work, and all I have now is cold iron/aluminum

P.S. I opened up the rear end because it was leaking from the cover. I found that the outer PTO bearing had "prematurely disassembled" with pieces just waiting to get into the transmission. New bearing pressed on but I couldn't get it to go back together.

 

[Neighbour Al]

This literally just saved me. I spent about 2 hours doing the same and after googling long enough I found your post. So thank you!

I still have a shop and parts manual on order.

I regret that the manuals leave a lot to be desired. You can do better for parts look up at https://www.messicks.com , and I come to this forum because the obvious answers are not in the shop manual.