There is a lot of play in the pins that connect the hydraulic cylinders that move the rear backhoe arm side to side on the arm side. Following the advice of the Deere dealer, I extended out the backhoe arm, and was able to see a lot of play in those pins. The two, center pivot joints on the swing arm look tight. The Deere dealer suggested that the tractor side pins rarely get nasty as they are much larger than the ones on the arm side.
Removing the pins and bushings and replacing same, is that something that i can do if I have intermediate shop skills? What tools do I need to remove the pins and bushings? Do I need to get someone with a stick welder to run a bead down the inside of the bushing to shrink it out? I don't want to damage the swing arm (Deere says that is a $9000 part), nor do I want to get into a nasty situation with a job that is over my head.
We are a rescue farm that doesn't have a ton of money, so saving the travel fee, and shop time would be helpful.
Thanks
Removing the pins and bushings and replacing same, is that something that i can do if I have intermediate shop skills? What tools do I need to remove the pins and bushings? Do I need to get someone with a stick welder to run a bead down the inside of the bushing to shrink it out? I don't want to damage the swing arm (Deere says that is a $9000 part), nor do I want to get into a nasty situation with a job that is over my head.
We are a rescue farm that doesn't have a ton of money, so saving the travel fee, and shop time would be helpful.
Thanks