Tonyp 284 #1 Posted August 6 This is a 1979 C81, Lately I have noticed light leaking at the left axle where it enters the transaxle. Its not that big of a deal and its not a big amount, but it is a slight leak . Is this something that is fixed easily ? I suspect its an axle seal. What's involved,? I'm not afraid to tackle it. Thx in advance ! t Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,313 #2 Posted August 6 Tony - easy...Maybe. A total PITA, perhaps. Usually the fluid leak juices up the hub-to-axle connection to allow a very easy hub removal. Other times... a horror show. Research the postings on RS about hub removal - both successes and gross failures.A lot depends on the type of puller used...... Bill 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,606 #3 Posted August 6 @Tonyp have any KROIL OR KNOCK R LOOSE , aerosol penetrant ? would back out the set screw / bolt on the wheel flange , leave wheel at 12 noon for open bolt hole , penetrant soaking also each end of the wheel flange to axel point , recommend a bearing removal bolt on clamp , really helps in preventing a broken flange agree with @ri702bill on that , also get a screw in PACKING PULLER , for seal removal . lots of reference on that issue , look it up, pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonyp 284 #4 Posted August 7 (edited) Thx for the replies. I did look up the seal removal/replacement and indeed it is rather easy . I have had both hubs off this tractor very recently for new lock down screws and keys , I expect they will pull right off exposing the axle and seals. Famous last words--- We'll see.... Now to just get the proper seals which appear to be 1-1/8, but I have to confirm. Edited August 7 by Tonyp 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,434 #5 Posted August 7 2 hours ago, Tonyp said: Now to just get the proper seals which appear to be 1-1/8, but I have to confirm. Find your seals here: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonyp 284 #6 Posted August 9 Thx for the reply's , the axle is 1- 1/8 as expected Two new seals on order, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
