Remove rear axle M125X

[ChubbyLumpkin]

Trying to replace the left rear axle seal on a M125X tractor and found out that the bearing is out. Looks like you need to remove the axle in order to slide the bearing and seal off.

Does anyone know the trick to sliding the rear axle out?

 

[eserv]

Trying to replace the left rear axle seal on a M125X tractor and found out that the bearing is out. Looks like you need to remove the axle in order to slide the bearing and seal off.

Does anyone know the trick to sliding the rear axle out?

Remove the axle, There is a big (real big!) nut on the inside that you must remove to get the axle out.

 

[ChubbyLumpkin]

I can see the big nut in the schematic. I guess I'm wondering if you have to remove the axle case to get to it?

 

[eserv]

Yes you do have to remove the axle housing. Not much of a problem except it is quite heavy! Just remove the cab mount and then the ring of bolts and pull it off!

 

[ChubbyLumpkin]

Any insight on how hard the bearings and the nut are to remove? Kubota says they have special tools to do it.

 

[eserv]

I wouldn't want to tackle the job without the proper tools, your experience may vary!