801 Powermaster Rear Axle Leak - DIY Fix?

[bmacneil2008]

I picked up an 801 that is in good condition. Have had for a few months, runs fine but yesterday noticed a leak at the rear tire. Assume is an axle seal and reading online, might not be a DIY for me. Im fairly comfortable in the shop but some posts say I may need to cut or chisel out the seal. Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated before I tow to a shop. Would rather do myself. Thanks.

 

[Ultradog MN]

I don't know your skill level but you could do half of the job.
Pulling the tire off and removing the trumpet (axle housing) and then removing the axle from the trumpet is not complicated - just grunt work. Then you could bring the axle to a New Holland dealer and have them change the seals. That would save you quite a bit of $.
Nice tractor and Welcome to the forum.
Pretty good load for that Jeep tho.

 

[Mike(NEOhio)]

That much of a leak and you probably have oil-soaked brakes.

 

[bmacneil2008]

Yep, know will need new shoes.

 

[bmacneil2008]

You are right about that. I'm sure was over the tow weight. When I bought the Jeep in 2013 thought had the 'tow package' and it did but what the dealer does not tell you if you want to tow over 2200lbs, you need 3.73 gears. Wish I would have known. Fortunately found a shop here local that will do the job axle repair.

 

[Dean]

Reasonable suggestion, UD, but I had a VERY BAD experiences taking a hundred series axle assembly to my CNH dealer for seal replacement in the past.

Dean

 

[Mike(NEOhio)]

What are the part numbers for the seals. I did that job on my 2000 and have a set here. Dealer sent the wrong ones and I never returned these.

 

[ZehnX]

What tools would be required to replace the axle seals once the axle is out?

 

[bmacneil2008]

I've read that the seal on the axle needs cut off. Fortunately, I found a tractor shop here locally and am towing over there on Monday. Price quoted was around $200. Seems very reasonable.

 

[Hobo,NC]

$200 labor per side is a deal... I butchered a few out its no fun and a man better be good with a fire wrench. If you can make a puller for the job life will be good.

For the record you don't have to butcher the bearing and seal out.

This is some talk on the subject I hope your $200 guy is going after the outer seal.



https://forums.yesterdaystractors.com/viewtopic.php?t=1473305&highlight=puller

 

[jimtrs]

Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated before I tow to a shop. Would rather do myself. Thanks.

I believe this is a collar heat shrunk on you're referring to. If so, a sharp 1/4 drill bit makes short work of the old collar. Then a cold chisels splits the collar. Lift right off. When re-assembling, heat new collar, does not need to be cherry red, and drop right on.

DON'T pay CNH's exuberant prices for the new collar, can be had for about $10 or $12 bucks ea.

 

[Mike(NEOhio)]

I drilled and split the collars, no fun but I eventually got it. Just didn't anticipate how thick the collars are. I made up a puller to get the bearings off. I can email you a print with dimensions. DON'T hammer on them.