Bearing removal in Rear Axle steering(4x4)

[DandW2100]

Hi
I am trying to repair a sloppy bearing and leaky seals in the front of my F2100.

I have the top and bottom pieces off but the bearings won't budge. I assume from the drawing on the Kubota site that there are sirclips under the bearing and gear that hold the spindle rod in place. the problem is that I can't remove the bearing from the top to get at the circlip.
Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions that might make this a little easier ?

I have attached pictures of what I am talking about with hopes someone can help !
The second picture is the bottom removed with the gear stuck in the bearing ??

 

[Dave_eng]

What is confusing is your use of the term FRONT when describing the axle you are working on.

It is called the REAR axle in parts illustrations.

One of your issues seems to be with separating gear #110 from bearing #120

I do not see any circlip preventing the gear from coming off the bearing except a press fit.

You need a bearing separator to get the two apart.

Watch this video to understand how to use a separator. For your application you do not need the entire kit in the video.

Bearing separator

If the other area of your disassembly is shown in the above illustration please identify the part numbers.

Dave

 

[DandW2100]

You are correct, I keep calling that the front of the tractor for some reason, it is the back and I have changed the title of the post...sorry.

The problem is that both the top and bottom bearings are recessed so a puller of that type doesn't look like it will work. I have looked at other pullers too but with the spline shaft going through the bearing I can't get to the back side of it.

The gear you have the red line to is out and attached to another bearing(#120) and end cap (picture with orange background). The bearing #100 is up inside, seen in picture "Bottom Bearing" Picture "Bearing 2" fits in the bottom.

Bearing #050 is flush with the top and the shaft sits flush with the top of the bearing (Bearing 1 Pic)

I have also attached an "Outside View" of the axle as it does look a little different than the parts view.

I picked this tractor up to do snow. There was slop in the rear wheel and no oil in there so I decided to have a look. There was actually water in there when I took it apart.

Thanks for your feedback, I hope this all makes sense to you..