alrman
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Just thought I would share this picture.
This is what happens if you neglect greasing your front axle king pins.
This is a bit of a design weakness of the 580 SK SL SM SR range of backhoes, with the Carraro front axle.
Even with greasing, this bearing cup will eventually wear, & then they break up usually damaging the housing.
Regular greasing is the only way to prolong their life.
However if the problem is noticed early & serviced with new parts BEFORE they fail, they are not overly expensive to repair.
This is what I faced yesterday (new part in worn hole)..... on both sides of the machine. (this is the "better"side.......)
** SERVICE TIP ** - Keep your king pins greased!
...... I'm too old for this......
This is what happens if you neglect greasing your front axle king pins.
This is a bit of a design weakness of the 580 SK SL SM SR range of backhoes, with the Carraro front axle.
Even with greasing, this bearing cup will eventually wear, & then they break up usually damaging the housing.
Regular greasing is the only way to prolong their life.
However if the problem is noticed early & serviced with new parts BEFORE they fail, they are not overly expensive to repair.
This is what I faced yesterday (new part in worn hole)..... on both sides of the machine. (this is the "better"side.......)
** SERVICE TIP ** - Keep your king pins greased!
...... I'm too old for this......
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