[Farmall] Farmall Super M Axle Leak

[Mike Sloane]

I had the same problem with my super M. There is a seal on the axle that 
can be relatively easily changed. You need to remove the wheel hub, 
clean any rust and junk off the axle shaft, and pull the outer cap. 
Behind that is the paper gasket 48950D, a felt washer 45085D, and the 
actual seal that sits in the axle housing 360457R91. You have to dig the 
old seal out with an ice pick or something and then carefully tap the 
new one in. Take note of which face is out on the old one. If you damage 
the paper gasket, just make a new one out of an old file folder or 
"Pendaflex" folder - the material isn't critical. Nor is the felt washer 
(which is there to keep grease out of the seal area, not keep 
transmission fluid in the axle, and the grease is mainly to keep dirt 
out of the axle housing). The key item is the axle seal. If you can read 
the manufacturer's part number on the old seal, you can probably get a 
replacement through NAPA or a local bearing dealer cheaper than at Case 
IH. (I don't have any Case IH dealer within 100 miles, and the shipping 
charges on the seal are more than the cost of the item, so I am forced 
to seek substitutes for that kind of thing.)

When you remove the old seal, some lubricant will run out, unless you 
have the tractor tipped up some. Or else just catch it in a bucket and 
pour it back in after you are done. Naturally, you will want to check 
the bearing, clean up the cap

Mike

Richard Pope wrote:
> List:
> 
> I just bought new rear tires for my Super M.  I'm wire brushing the
> rims and wheels preparing for paint.  Both rear axles are leaking
> oil.  Is there a seal or gasket that I can replace to prevent these
> leaks?  Would greasing those grease fittings help any?  I doubt that
> it's been greased in many years.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Richard Pope Apple Valley, CA 


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