Re: 1951 M Leaking Oil Around Rear Axle Carriers

Posted by Farmer Bob on October 31, 2000 at 22:06:28 from (208.49.9.78):

In Reply to: 1951 M Leaking Oil Around Rear Axle Carriers posted by Brent on October 31, 2000 at 19:32:29:

Brent, There is a simple fix to your dilema! But getting it done means a whole bunch of work. There IS a gasket between the carrier and the rearend housing and they are still available from Case/IH. I would recommend doing one side at a time. Jack up and support the tractor under the main rear housing. Drain the rearend...be prepared with three 5 gal buckets, it holds 13 gallons. I try to strain the oil through a screen to detect any metal items that may come out with the oil. And, don't be surprised if some water comes out first. It's heavier than oil and will sink to the bottom after periods of non-use. Remove the respective rear wheel and hub off of the axle. Remove the pto assembly (for access to the inside of the rearend. Remove the large capscrew from the inner end of the axle that holds the bull gear on the axle. Remove the bull gear carefully. Its heavy so don't let it drop within the cavity. lean it up against the other bull gear. Remove outer bolts holding the carrier onto the rearend. It is best to use an overhead chainhoist or cherry picker to sling that carrier in as it is very heavy also. Carefully pull the carrier and axle together out of the rearend far enough to get the old gasket off and the new one on over the outer end of the axle. I can't remember if I had to remove the brake housing and bull pinions behind the brakes on mine or not but it's a good idea to check the bull pinion bearings at the same time. Reverse the process to put it back together. You probably have disc brakes on your M and you should be able to do this without removing the transmission cover. However, It would make the job easier if you did, that's a lot of work in itself.
Please if anyone else can add to this or if I forgot something important, please do so.//FB

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