Just me again 😂. I just wanted to thank you for this video. I was able to get the machine back up and running thanks to you. Keep up the good work and thanks again.
Nice job! I did the same thing last winter, only the drivers side rear. It sucked! I did not remove the inner race because did not think of that nice homemade threaded rod tool that you made. Also liked how you loosened the axle bolt by turning over the engine. Only thing missing from this video is how you installed the oil seals. I used some wood wedges...
I also used wood blocks to install the axle seals along with a large pry bar to fully seat them. The job was pretty awful but it was for a good friend. Thanks for watching, and hopefully subscribing!
Just out of curiosity….and because I have an old 732 that may need doing soon, what sets the preload on the bearings? Is there a mechanical stop on the shaft that stops them over tightening the bearings into the outer race? Just wondering because I know if you do any kind of taper wheel bearings on a trailer or the front hub on a car without backing them off a bit they fail real quick.
I'm not sure if there's a preload, the torque spec for the nut was pretty high, I think over 250 ft lbs. These are slow speed bearings so I don't think bobcat put too much thought into it
Okay just me again. After 2 weeks I was finally able to sort out what bearings I needed. Races will be in tonight, outer bearings were pressed last night. My one last question. What was your trick to getting the inner bearings into the shaft? My bearings slide down to where the spline is then after that I know it's going to be tight. Any input appreciated, I don't have to cover plates on this machine practically doing the backs by feel.
Great video, thank you. Already removed my engine and hydraulic unit and these bolts sucuuuuck! What is the 658477 part? Looks like a graphite sleeve, I did NOT get that in my repair kit. First time doing this so all 4 are getting it. Thank you
@@SeaDooEric ok thank you I just received my service manual yesterday for this and see it now. Back to the parts store. Lol 😂 thank you again boss so much appreciated 👍🏻
Hey seadoo, maybe you could help me. I previously said in a comment I have a 440b that's ready for the same treatment. After calling bobcat and getting quoted 700+ do get all of the bearings, races, and seals I remember seeing you use duralast bearings for this machine. That made me curious on how you found those bearings for the machine. Did you have a part number that worked, did you measure and stand in the parts store looking? I'm struggling to find the bearings and seals for my machine without breaking the bank. Loaders parts source and all skid steers can't get me what I need even with them both saying they are in stock. Any help would be appreciated!
I found the old bearings had part numbers on them so I used Google to cross reference the number and found the exact match at the parts store. The races are usually easy to find one you know which bearing you have
@@SeaDooEric I appreciate the info. I'm in the garage trying to cross reference as we speak. Seems like the newer s70 version runs the identical drivetrain of an older 440b. I'm on the scent now just gotta finish tracking!
I used 3/4 thick threaded rod with 2 thick washers that I reinforced with 3/8 inch plate steel on each end. The washers are slightly larger than the bearing race.
@@SeaDooEric I have an 843 I'm thinking about doing possibly but oil is cheap. I was just curious in the method that you used to get the nuts loose looks like with mine I have to possibly move the motor and hydro pump or separate the gearbox from the chassis not sure
