Leaking IH 444 Rear Axle

Kajun · Jul 4, 2015

Gents:

Found goodly amount of fresh oil on the inner side of my rear wheel on this tractor. I am guessing that I have a failed rear axle seal. Questions:

1. Appears to me that to change the seal one has to pull axle by opening transmission housing to free axle itself from bull gear. See the CaseIH schematic [ Would those who know please confirm ] :

http://partstore.caseih.com/us/parts-search.html#epc::mr52525ar1273715

2. Is this whole assembly lubed by HY-Tran coming from transmission case ?
3. What else should I count on changing while I'm doing the job if answer to no. 1 is yes.
4. If answer to Question 2 re HY-Tran is yes , can I just keep topping up transmission until mowing season is over without risk of damaging something else ?

Obliged for any guidance .

cool hand · Jul 4, 2015

Is the hub held on to the axle with a large center bolt? If so, all that is necessary is to remove the wheel; Then remove the center bolt and pull the hub out. You can then install the new seal.

Leaking IH 444 Rear Axle

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