[paul kellam]

Has anyone on the forum changed a rear axle seal on a model 60? if so can they please share thier experance's in doing so. Thank You

 

[Jloch]

Paul, on a model 60 the axle seal is a outboard seal behind the hub that runs in grease unlike the 100 and 200 series garden tractors and is a pretty simple change. I used a small pick tool to remove it and put it back together with a small piece of pipe as a seal set that would fit over the axle.remove the snap ring on the outer side of the rear wheel and slide it off, If it is not frozen onto the axle.
Good luck, Joe

 

[paul kellam]

Much appreciated Joe!!

 

[lgtjoe]

Hopefully,some of the leaking gear oil seeped between the axle and wheel,helping to loosen it...Joe

 

[Wadams]

I have the same problem with the rear axle seal leaking but I have the seal out and called my local John Deere dealer and they could not help me on the seal. Does anyone know what seal fits it?
Thanks, Walter

 

[Jloch]

Walter, the seal is John Deere part # M40676
Joe, strange that they could not find the part number

 

[david_a_calkins]

just get the od and id and take to you bearing dealer .or auto store ,and they should be able to help David