How do I change the oil pan on a L3400?

[trappermd]

I ran over a rock today and punctured the oil pan. I was thinking about replacing it myself until I looked under the tractor. It looks like I have to remove lots of things before getting to the oil pan. Is this something that I should do, or is it best left to the dealer's mechanic?

 

[bruceatlam]

It's not that bad to do yourself. Support the tractor from the front end and then drop the front axle --- one pivot pin. Slide the front axle out and then drop the oil pan. Fairly straight forward job.

P.S. Remove the front wheels first of course --------

 

[trappermd]

Thanks for the reply. I looked at the schematic and under the tractor. It looks like I need to remove the propeller shaft. Is this what you are talking about when you mention the front axle? It looks like I can remove a roll pin on the front of the propeller shaft to get it out of the way???

 

[bruceatlam]

That's correct --- remove three bolts and separate the guard over the u-joint -- just push it back toward the rear, then knock out that pin to separate the propeller shaft. I think you'll still have to drop the front end out of the way to be able to get that oil pan down out of there -- maybe not. I had to on mine --- just knock out the steering rod and then roll a jack under there to support the front differential. Remove a nut on the pin that holds the front end on there and then knock out that pin --- comes out easy. Drop the differential with the entire front end down and roll it out of the way. You shouuld be good to go.

 

[trappermd]

Thanks again for your help. I will give it a try this week.