jre302 4 #1 Posted May 1, 2017 I bought a used Toro WH 520Lxi over the winter. The FEL came in very handy moving snow this winter. Now the spring is here in WNY I started moving some dirt in my yard. I noticed oil was leaking from the rear axle. Jacked it up and have a lot of play on the same axle with the leak. Bearings and seals repair to start the spring. Nayone have any advice before I start dismantling it?? Thanks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ohiofarmer 3,276 #2 Posted May 1, 2017 I made this seal puller for the shaft seals and it worked great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,213 #3 Posted May 1, 2017 The second time I have heard of this. Hopefully the shaft isn't scored. There was a thread on here about replacing the axle a few years ago. And I believe it was a 520Lxi as well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #4 Posted May 1, 2017 I got lucky twice & just needed a seal and a few minutes because the hub came tight off and the shaft wasn't scored. If your shaft is scored see if you can put two seals in and hopefully the second rides on a smooth part of the shaft. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jre302 4 #5 Posted May 1, 2017 There is another 520Lxi for sale locally that I am going to try and buy it so I have spares. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forest Road 594 #6 Posted May 2, 2017 Seals were replaced on mine when I purchased it. 522xi 1100 hours w loader. It's been fine for last few years Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jre302 4 #7 Posted May 2, 2017 I will take the wheels and seals off tonight and hopefully I do not need to take the whole assembly out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,881 #8 Posted May 2, 2017 If you have any side to side and/or up and down play in the axle, you will have to open the transmission to replace the bearing. sorry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jre302 4 #9 Posted May 3, 2017 Left axle has a ton of play. Bearing must be shot. Right side is fine, but new bearings and seals anyways. Hubs are are stuck on pretty good as well. Heat and gear puller after it soaks with PB blaster for a couple of days. Tractor seems very very well built as I disassemble it. The FEL looks like it comes off pretty easy as well. Need to find a mowing deck for it now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pierrepont 5 #10 Posted May 5, 2017 How is your axle repair coming along? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jre302 4 #11 Posted May 27, 2017 Its been good so far. The hubs came off with a gear puller. All levelers and connections are disconnected. I am hopeful that this weekend I can drop the unit out and split the case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
