L2850 Leaky Front Axle

[xsnrg]

This is new in the past week. I noticed oil on the floor of my shop today, hadn't been there in about a week. It appears to be a leaky seal where the yellow arrows are pointed in the photo. Anyone done this repair and how involved/complex is it? Any input or tips appreciated

 

[jonsstihl]

not very complex if you are mechanically inclined. I did my king pin seals on my b7800. you will most likely need snap ring pliers and a big dead blow hammer to get the spindle to go down low enough to get the snap ring back on. and regular wrenches and sockets too. I think there is an o ring where the case meets the axle tube as well.

 

[Sobrbiker]

maybe late, but if you haven’t gone in, this is a good watch on what you’re getting into:

 

[xsnrg]

That is exactly what I needed! I haven't started yet but now I know exactly what I need to do. Thanks!

 

[xsnrg]

I've finally ordered the parts and ready to do this job. Question for someone who's done this, will these snap ring pliers do the job?

IRWIN VISE-GRIP Convertible Snap Ring Pliers, 6-1/2-Inch (2078900)

 

[Schmitty]

I did one side of my L4740 a few months ago and struggled with "small" Craftsman snap ring pliers. The pins just slid out when trying to remove the snap ring. I eventually got them to work...but I invested in a set of 9" internal and external Knipex pliers for the "next" time I have to do something with huge snap rings.

Good luck!

 

[xsnrg]

What fluid should I fill up my front axle with after the seal replacement? I bought conventional Mobil 80W-90 but I see Mobile also has an Advanced Synthetic 80W-90. Should I buy that and go Synthetic? Is there something better?

 

[Trash Panda]

What fluid should I fill up my front axle with after the seal replacement? I bought conventional Mobil 80W-90 but I see Mobile also has an Advanced Synthetic 80W-90. Should I buy that and go Synthetic? Is there something better?

That Conventional should be plenty fine.