J.D. 60 hubs stuck

whigg

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I have a 60 and have to move the wheels in on the axels so it will fit the trailer. Loosened the 6 bolts and tried to put pressure on the 2 release bolts but they seem like they are sized and didn't want
to snap them off. any tricks to get them to move.I will try to send some pictures. Thanks for any help.
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Loosen the three big bolts then turn the other two in against. Take a big sledge hammer and hit the end of the axle a few hard wacks then tighten the two pushers bolts some more. Repeat this a few times and they should come loose. Once in awhile I have had to put a hyd. jack against the drawbar carrier or some other place on the tractor and jack out against the inside of the wheel as well as hitting the axle. I have not had one yet we did not get. Tom
 
"[b:654c4848f0][i:654c4848f0]<font color="#6699ff">any tricks to get them to move[/i:654c4848f0][/b:654c4848f0]</font>"

This is one method of loosening/removing the half key sleeve (wheel hub).

[b:654c4848f0][i:654c4848f0]<font color="#ff0000">Please be mindful of common safety steps; expressed or not.[/i:654c4848f0][/b:654c4848f0]</font>

Take a look at the [b:654c4848f0]REAR WHEELS[/b:654c4848f0] diagram below.

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Note the cast disk rear wheel (Key 6), special plated bolts (Key 7), jack screw (Key 8) and key half sleeve (Key 13).

Take a look at the photo below of the three, special plated bolts (cap screws).

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[b:654c4848f0]OPERATOR'S MANUAL OM-R2032R[/b:654c4848f0] on page 36 states: "[i:654c4848f0]Loosen all three cap screws and screw them out 1/4 to 3/8-inch.[/i:654c4848f0]"

Raise the rear wheel axle, rotate the tire/wheel/cast center and apply your favorite penetrate in the indicated spots.

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Apply your favorite penetrate on the other side of the key half sleeve in the indicated spots.

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The penetrate used on all our tractors is a 50/50 mix of acetone and automatic transmission fluid.

After applying penetrate on both sides, use a small, 10 pound hammer to "lightly" tap both half sleeves on the back side of the tire/wheel/cast center.

Rotate the tire/wheel/cast center 180<sup>o</sup>, apply your favorite penetrate, and "lightly" tap both half sleeves again.

Take a look at the photo below of the jack screws.

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Note the mushroomed head and thread wear; use a socket or wrench instead of a hammer on the jack screws.

Rotate the tire/wheel/cast center so that the key half sleeve is on bottom.

You might consider tapping the threads in both holes before inserting the jack screws.

Insert two jack screws in the two holes between the cap screw holes.

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[b:654c4848f0]OPERATOR'S MANUAL OM-R2032R[/b:654c4848f0] on page 36 states: "[i:654c4848f0]Turn the two jack screws clockwise with a wrench until the outer groove in each jack screw is flush with the outer surface of the wheel hub.[/i:654c4848f0]"

Take a look at the photo below of the grooves on the jack screw.

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Repeat: apply penetrate, "lightly" tap both half sleeves, rotate the tire/wheel/cast center 180<sup>o</sup>, apply penetrate, and "lightly" tap both half sleeves again.

Repeat: rotate the tire/wheel/cast center so that the key half sleeve is on bottom.

Repeat: turn the jack screws clockwise until they are both tight.

Keep repeating the above steps until the key half sleeve comes loose.

It may take a while to get it loose so be patient.

Hope this helps.
 
do the penetration soaking....I would not hit the end of the axle...you may damage the nut on the bull gears .....you need to remove the weight on the hubs....a 3/4 impact wrench would be in order and jack the bolts in and out...use the penetrant as aforementioned....there is a substance called kroiloil that is great also...wedges are a fool proof lock...one needs to understand the principal....the sleeve also slides which adds some restriction....a high pressure washer may also be a good option in removing all debrie....rust works just like a wedge when you try to move it....best get it all clean before proceeding...
 
*****important******* one thing to do is to be sure to lash the wheels to the body....very dangerous if the wedge is move and the wheel especially if it is loaded if it pivots off the axle...could be a man killer....
 
Someone put hubs for dual wheels on your 60. Loosen the bolts and use something to drive the sleeve in.
 
I have made a couple tools like this to pound on the wedge. When those 2 bolts get stuck, really stuck I have snapped them off then drill a hole through them and blow them out with a straight torch. Not alot of fun. Sometimes the only way to beat these things is with brute force and persistence. Good luck.
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