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Ken-VT

10-02-2004 16:03:33




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My 240U has a clicking sound coming from the right rear axle. Would a bad bearing make this sound? I can't think of anything else. How hard is it to replace the axle bearing on a 240???


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Dave D

10-03-2004 05:41:05




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 Re: 240 U in reply to Ken-VT, 10-02-2004 16:03:33  
Hey neighbor, over here in NH I'm headed that way myself, hopefully this afternoon. L axle housing gasket and oil seal. My 240 U appears to have a snap ring holding the axle into the bull gear instead of 2 nuts that some other models had, going by the manual. I recommend removing the top cover instead of trying to work through the PTO hole. It was not hard to do and being able to see everything makes a difference for visual guy like me who is still learning about tractors. Good luck with your 240.

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CNKS

10-02-2004 18:57:32




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 Re: 240 U in reply to Ken-VT, 10-02-2004 16:03:33  
As mowr said, eliminate the other problems first. Then jack the right rear up and turn it by hand. Changing the bearing is not hard, just time-consuming. You have to pull the axle out of the bull gear, which requires removing the top cover. Some people work through the pto hole. I've done 6 of these so far, both sides of a C, Super H and 460.



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Dave D

10-03-2004 05:49:43




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 Re: 240 U in reply to CNKS, 10-02-2004 18:57:32  
CNKS, once you get it unfastened inside the trans case, does sliding the axle out of the bull gear and housing require a lot of force? Am doing the L axle of a 240 and am wondering what kind of energy is required to slide it out. Mine doesn't look rusted or anything but this will be my first. I am trying to fight back horrible visions of having to bang on it.... :( Thanks for any tips or advice you can share.

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CNKS

10-03-2004 17:28:09




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 Re: 240 U in reply to Dave D, 10-03-2004 05:49:43  
If it's like the C/Super C, which I think it is, don't beat on it, just try to pull it out. You may be able to wiggle the gear off. If it's like the H/M you can put a spacer between the left and right bull gear bolts and force it out while unscrewing the bolt. I believe when I did my C I removed the axle housing and axle together, using an engine hoist, and a saw horse for support.



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Dave D

10-03-2004 17:53:50




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 Re: 240 U in reply to CNKS, 10-03-2004 17:28:09  
CNKS, well it's over but the environmental damage to my parking yard and a few busted knuckles. (My dad always measured the success of any job in terms of how many band aids were required. This one used 6.)

Can tell you that the IH 240 axle snap ring is an evil creation which I hope will never blight your existence. Took 30 minutes to finagle it off in that tight space and at least 2 hours to get it back on. Blue air and it was Sunday. Finally had to drill the ends so I could use this little modern style snap ring pliers with posts that fit into little holes. Took 30 minutes and 3 drill bits just to get through that babbit!

The axle worked out with a lot of force, and worked in only with a lot of pushing from outside while tapping intelligently (is that a contradiction in terms?) on the bull gear. But it finally worked in over the course of a solid hour, not counting woe-is-me time and trips for band aids. I'm going to fill her trans up and start her up tomorrow morning to see if I cured my axle housing leak (flood?) with the new gasket. Thanks for your advice!

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CNKS

10-04-2004 19:03:16




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 Re: 240 U in reply to Dave D, 10-03-2004 17:53:50  
Always wanted a 240, you made me change my mind. Every tractor I buy has leaking axle seals.



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Dave D

10-04-2004 20:28:45




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 Re: 240 U in reply to CNKS, 10-04-2004 19:03:16  
Well, the new gasket seems to be holding just fine, but now I got shifter & clutch problems because of not paying attention when I bolted the trans top back on. Yeah, what you said about leaking axle seals -- In my next life I'm gonna come back rich enough to be able to buy a new tractor that doesn't have rust and leaky everything! Not being a farmer I don't deserve a tractor that actually works all the time!

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CNKS

10-03-2004 17:31:54




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 Re: 240 U in reply to CNKS, 10-03-2004 17:28:09  
Just read your later post, so forget about the H or M--haven't run across a snap ring yet.



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mowr

10-02-2004 18:24:53




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 Re: 240 U in reply to Ken-VT, 10-02-2004 16:03:33  
Could it be a loose hub on the axle shaft? Could it be loose lug bolts or nuts or the wheel cracked where it mounts to the hub? Could it be a loose wheel weight or rim mounting bolt? Just hoping for something easier to repair than an axle bearing. Good luck.



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