Lowbuck1010
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I have done this job before but just didnt feel like laying on the floor of the carport in the winter. I figured give the dealer some business. I have a JD flat rate manual and the best I can come up with is 18.3 hrs. The dealer is quoting 35. Does anyone have any experience with labor for this job? Im talking a straight rebuild; no final drive removal, rock shaft removal or anything else. Remove the hydraulic pump, split the tractor, pull input and power shafts, install new parts (usually both cluster gears, roller bearings and shafts), reassemble. I just dont see 35 hrs, but I could be wrong. Hopefully someone can shed some light before I have a frank discussion with the service writer.
Thanks!
Thanks!