John Deere 2955 MFWD clutch replacement

tractorsam

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I am going to be splitting a 2955 to replace the clutch and ring gear here soon and just wanted to check on a few things. This tractor has MFWD, SG cab, loader. If I read right there are disconnects for the AC under the left side of the cab that don't require draining the AC? This tractor uses a hydraulic slave cylinder to operate the clutch, should it be replaced? Also can the flywheel be resurfaced or should it also be replaced? Any other advice on doing this? Thanks, Sam
 
1)The flywheel can be resurfaced. It is dry clutch so you can and should have the flywheel resurfaced.
2)IF the clutch is working right leave the slave cylinder hooked up. IRC you can leave it all together when you split it. These things are an SOB to get bleed and rarely leak internally.
3) The disconnects in the AC lines always leak so plan on recharging the AC system. If the lines are flexible you can some times remove the compressor and condenser and leave the lines hooked up. Just hang them up back by the tire.

Your looking at a miserable job. I would rather split 2-3 Waterloo built tractors as one JD Mannheim built one from that era.
 
I agree with JD except for the slave cylinder. I have seen them leak before and also you have to replace the slave cylinder assembly to replace the throwout bearing as the bearing is not sold separately. The only thing worse than splitting one for a clutch is splitting it again in six months because the slave cylinder decided to leak. From a warranty standpoint I won't take that chance.
 
Thank you. Good to know about the AC lines, have the ability to evacuate the system beforehand so I'll probably do that. Would this be an R12 system? I'd read about bleeding the slave cylinder so I guess I'm going to get that joy. Any recommendations on parts - JD only or are aftermarket acceptable? Thanks, Sam
 
Patience lol. Some models had an interlock piston on the shift valve that made the clutch more difficult to bleed. I think there is a bulletin to remove that. I have had better success by reverse bleeding. Put the fluid in a clean oil can with a hose over the spout that fits tight on the bleed screw. Pump the fluid through until it is coming into the reservoir without bubbles. I get all of my clutches from Hy-capacity. Much cheaper than Deere and good quality. Measure the clutch before you order as there are some updates that may not have been done on your tractor. One is a slightly larger diameter clutch and cutting the flywheel surface larger.
 

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