Update:
i decided to check/clean the screen for the bevel gear case and found the screen dirty and containing parts of a bearing. I have pulled the bevel gear shaft and steering clutches and found the bearing that is bad. I'll take it to a local shop and have the clutch hubs pulled as I don't have the proper puller to handle the job.
After removing the shaft and clutches, I found that one of the final drive pinion bearings to be bad. I plan to replace the pinion seals on both sides while the bevel gear shaft is out. Will update with more pics as work progresses.
i decided to check/clean the screen for the bevel gear case and found the screen dirty and containing parts of a bearing. I have pulled the bevel gear shaft and steering clutches and found the bearing that is bad. I'll take it to a local shop and have the clutch hubs pulled as I don't have the proper puller to handle the job.
After removing the shaft and clutches, I found that one of the final drive pinion bearings to be bad. I plan to replace the pinion seals on both sides while the bevel gear shaft is out. Will update with more pics as work progresses.