TrinityTek85
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Howdy!
Got a 72 Ford 4500 tlb. Great tractor. Love it! Was scooping up some dirt with the load, riding the clutch, when there was a Big Bang from the
back. Wasn?t bouncing much but my first thought was the backhoe broke loose. Wound up being the left rear axle. I raised the rear wheels off
the ground with the stabilizers, put it in gear and the right rear tire had power but left, not so much. It would spin, but I coul stop it with my hand.
My questions are:
1. Can I pull the left rear axle without removing the backhoe and/or loader frame?
2. What do you think popped in the axle?
3. If I have to remove the loader frame, what?s the procedure?
I have all the parts and service manuals, but haven?t seen where it says to remove the loader frame or backhoe, but it sure looks like a tight fit
to be able to pull tha axle out with both still on.
Just for more info, the clutch was sticking a little. More so when it sat a little longer between use. It would come and go. The day of the pop,
seems like clutch was extra stuck and that strong 3 cylinder diesel over powered the differential or axle.
Thanks to all replies in advance!
Got a 72 Ford 4500 tlb. Great tractor. Love it! Was scooping up some dirt with the load, riding the clutch, when there was a Big Bang from the
back. Wasn?t bouncing much but my first thought was the backhoe broke loose. Wound up being the left rear axle. I raised the rear wheels off
the ground with the stabilizers, put it in gear and the right rear tire had power but left, not so much. It would spin, but I coul stop it with my hand.
My questions are:
1. Can I pull the left rear axle without removing the backhoe and/or loader frame?
2. What do you think popped in the axle?
3. If I have to remove the loader frame, what?s the procedure?
I have all the parts and service manuals, but haven?t seen where it says to remove the loader frame or backhoe, but it sure looks like a tight fit
to be able to pull tha axle out with both still on.
Just for more info, the clutch was sticking a little. More so when it sat a little longer between use. It would come and go. The day of the pop,
seems like clutch was extra stuck and that strong 3 cylinder diesel over powered the differential or axle.
Thanks to all replies in advance!