Unrated
(3 hours)
I did one at a time, took pictures, and didn't rush. I used a pipe wrench to loosen the end and all 4 were quite easy, spanner would have been preferred but I didn't have one.
The one I inside side seal was flexible and I used my finger to install it, the special tool wasn't necessary. The stiff seal that is a tough one, I heated to 200 degrees in hydraulic fluid, clamped the piece to the bench, and used an ice pick. It stretched but went back in shape by just working it with my fingers. It slid onto the cylinder pretty well because of the beveled edge. I got these ideas from the other videos and they worked out very well.
The first one took about an hour but after figuring it out the others took about 20 minutes or so without rushing.
I wouldn't hesitate to do it again. My tractor is the Kubota L3000DT.
3/7/2024 PORT CLINTON, OH William
(20 minutes)
Heated Teflon gasket in hydraulic fluid (200) and clamped after putting gasket around piston to go back to original size.
7/19/2023 CLIFTON, VA David
(30 minutes)
The hard yellow seal that goes on the outside of the piston between the green seals has a rubber seal beneath it. Don't miss this one during installation.
7/19/2023 SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI Vikki
Unrated
Took the tractor to my neighbor and friend's machine shop for him to do the job. I've rarely had an easier repair.
4/10/2023 ATLANTIC, IA Gilbert
(1 hour)
3/10/2022 DANVILLE, IL ELAINE
(2 hours)
Don't change the teflon seal on the piston end unless you need to! Majot PIA to change. Need a special tool but I followed user group advice and put seal in boiling water, got it back on and then used a hose clamp over night to push it back down to where it should be.
I did one at a time, took pictures, and didn't rush. I used a pipe wrench to loosen the end and all 4 were quite easy, spanner would have been preferred but I didn't have one. The one I inside side seal was flexible and I used my finger to install it, the special tool wasn't necessary. The stiff seal that is a tough one, I heated to 200 degrees in hydraulic fluid, clamped the piece to the bench, and used an ice pick. It stretched but went back in shape by just working it with my fingers. It slid onto the cylinder pretty well because of the beveled edge. I got these ideas from the other videos and they worked out very well. The first one took about an hour but after figuring it out the others took about 20 minutes or so without rushing. I wouldn't hesitate to do it again. My tractor is the Kubota L3000DT.
PORT CLINTON, OH
William