B4200D Rear axle bearings

[2muchgrass]

I'm working on a 1987 B4200D trying to replace the inner rear axle bearings. I have the housing off and can see that the inner bearings are a mess. Looks like at least one ball bearing is gone. How do I remove the axle from the transmission. I tried to upload a picture of the thing with no luck. Here's a link I hope works.
http://kpad2.kubota.co.jp/kpad2/PartsInfo.do?bookCd=100K0315&funcCd=&figNo=&himban=&dispType=0

 

[Kytim]

Looks like to me that it'll take removal of cir-clip #140. now getting to it, I dunno??? sorry I haven't been into one of those but, something comes to mind that there was a thread lately about axle removal on a B6000/B7100. If you can find it the process should be similar. It might have been about brakes. Getting to old to remember. good luck!

 

[2muchgrass]

Thanks for the reply but I figured it out. I put the wheel hub back onto the axle, inserted the axle pin and used the hub as a slide hammer. Popped the inner bearing right out. Sometimes I'm so smart it scares me.
I almost started disassembling the rear end to get at the clip but looking at the bearing I decided I couldn't make matters any worse by trying the slide hammer bit so I gave it a shot.

 

[Kytim]

A technique to remember! Have Fun.

 

[amaurymsa]

Hello...
I've done the same operation on my l245dt.
2 tips :
- to replace the new bearing, avoid shocks and the simple way is to place the bearing for 12h in the freezer and the case in the oven at 80 degC for the last 30 minutes... Then just put it in... Like dad in mum as the guy gave me these tips said...

- for the oil seal, put grease in it before replace the axle.

Enjoy your kubota


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[2muchgrass]

You mean I'm not the only one that thought of doing it that way? Damn, and here I was thinking I was special.
Look, I've NEVER worked on anything like this before and I have TONS of questions. This tractor is not my tractor. My neighbor kind of insisted I borrow it. For one thing, I maintain all my equipment as well as storing all of it out of the weather.
He has owned this tractor since it was new and when I ask him questions about types and levels of lubricants, he just kind of shrugs and says "I don't know".
After I finish the bearing, I have to tackle the seals on the loader cylinders. After digging out 20 years worth of crud, I can see that there is a circlip or snap ring so it looks as if the cylinder can be rebuilt. True or false?
I'm starting research on it as soon as I post this so any advice I can get on maintenance on this thing would be greatly appreciated.