2040 load shaft seal

[theoldtexasfarmer]

Hydraulic oil is leaking around the load shaft(where the hitch arms attach) and the O rings and plastic washer need replacing.What is the best way to replace them?There must be trick getting the washer in the groove without damaging it. Thanks for your help.

 

[Tx Jim]

Heat plastic washer in warm oil or water and then take a pair of needle nose pliers and squeeze together to get it started in the groove.

 

[Larry Baker]

Not a bad job,gives you a chance to get stuff out that dont come with a fluid change sometimes also.My luck is almost always been that I have to buy the shaft also