Re: How to check condition of the rear end.

Posted by Hugh MacKay on September 07, 2006 at 17:53:30 from (209.226.106.168):

In Reply to: How to check condition of the rear end. posted by JayWalt on September 07, 2006 at 06:18:09:

Jay: If you truly want to check the condition of your tractor's inner working components, anchor the front end to another vehicle or a tree. One wheel at a time jack the rear axle housing. As you jack and weight comes off the wheel pay special attention to axle in relation to axle housing, this will tell you axle bearing condition. With rear wheel off the ground start the tractor in low gear. Using a 4 to 5 foot broom or shovel handle, put one end to your ear and other end on various parts of drive line. Go all over the tractor in every gear, then do the other side. Make sure the tractor is anchored well and blocked well. You will be amazed at what you hear and how you are able to zero right in on any problems. You will pinpoint them within 3" if there are any. Mind you it will all sound quite loud.

If you really want to get sophisticated buy yourself a stethescope. The industry is using these every day to find bearing problems on big trucks. I expect ag. and const. equipment service folks are using it as well.

Before you ever pick up the wrench, know exactly what your going after.

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