Blueacre
Well-Known Member
I bought a Case 580SM recently to replace my 580SL. I am getting ready to sell the L and want to repair a leak in the one rear axle planetary. It has had a slow leak for the last year and I just topped up the planetary oil every month or so but want to fix it before I sell so the new owner doesnt have to deal with it.
I purchased a replacement O Ring but want to confirm the procedure to install - If I remove the wheel stud nuts and remove the wheel and tire is the planetary housing free to be pulled away from the end of the axle ? Do I need to remove the planetary housing completely or can I just pull it away from the axle a bit and pull the O ring over the housing flange ?
If I have to remove the planetary housing completely are there any special procedures to keep any of the internal parts from coming loose or out of place ?
Appreciate any input before I tackle this repair.
I purchased a replacement O Ring but want to confirm the procedure to install - If I remove the wheel stud nuts and remove the wheel and tire is the planetary housing free to be pulled away from the end of the axle ? Do I need to remove the planetary housing completely or can I just pull it away from the axle a bit and pull the O ring over the housing flange ?
If I have to remove the planetary housing completely are there any special procedures to keep any of the internal parts from coming loose or out of place ?
Appreciate any input before I tackle this repair.