replacing tight rear axle on super c

I broke my axle clear off the other day. I have jacked the tractor up and have it stabilized.

I am looking fro an axle and advice on how to remove/replace it.

Dennis Reid
770.537.9769

Bremen GA (near Atl)

Remove the trans cover. slide the bull gear off the axle and replace the axle. If you broke the housing you will have to go to salvage.

I have replaced the axle through the PTO housing. It wasn't easy, took 3 of us, and knowing what I know now I'd probably remove the top deck. It comes apart easy. The problem you'll run into, going back together, is positioning the bull gear while trying to stab the axle into it, pretty hard to do with one hand. That's all you can get into the hole after you remove the PTO assembly.
Whether you go through the PTO hole or remove the top deck, drain the rear end oil, there are 2 bolts and a retainer holding the bull gear to the axle. remove those. Remove the bolts that hold the axle housing to the trans case. Axle & housing are heavy and unless your a beast it takes 2 people to handle. Once that's laying on the ground remove the outer bearing retainer and drive the axle out that direction. It took a sledge hammer as the bearings where in tight on both ends. I used a wood block and tapped the bearing off of the axle and then put everything back together. This part took 3 of us better part of a Sat to do. Mostly because we hadn't done it before. It then took over a week to get the new gaskets and seals. It went back together a lot quicker except for the procedure to get the bull gear in position so the helper could get the axle into it. This part would have to be dramatically easier with the top deck off. I replaced 2 seals, 2 gaskets and a felt washer.

If you haven't already I suggest a parts manual as it helped me a bunch.

Thanks so much to both of you for prompt rsponse. The housing also broke, so i need to get the complete assembly.

Thanks
Dennis Reid

Not all Super C's use a plate and bolts on the end of the axle, some of them, (maybe later models or replacement axles) have a snap ring. The snap ring is just about impossible to replace through the PTO opening.

I have done the bearings with a hammer, and in a press. The press is easier IF you have a way to move and support the axle and housing. Big hulking teenagers do come in handy from time to time.