Kubota L3010 Splitting Tractor for Propeller Shaft Seal Leak

This is a common issue with these older L series tractors. The tractor has to be split to replace the seals. Please like and subscribe if you find these videos helpful or interesting! #kubota #tractorrepair

[@firemanauxoneknox4287]

As a owner of a l3010 with around 2400 hours this is scary. I can't even comprehend what this repair would cost at the Kubota dealer. No way doing this myself. Thanks for posting.

[@mustang19641964]

Can the shaft be removed to take out the seals or is there a spline on the other end and not recommend pulling out the shaft where the seals are leaking? Thank you!

[@thehobbyfarmer21]

The shaft does come out but it’s next to impossible to get it back in without further splitting the transmission. The shaft is quite long and very tough to try to line up the splines it fits into in the back of the transmission. I made that mistake and ended up having to split it further. It’s not a terrible big deal if you already have the tractor split but just extra work.

[@mustang19641964]

@@thehobbyfarmer21 Thank you for the response, what are the part numbers for the bushing and the seals, I have the same tractor, Thanks.

[@thehobbyfarmer21]

@@mustang19641964 I use Messicks as they have online parts catalogs. If you go to their website you can type in L3010 and find a breakdown of the propeller shaft assembly. There are 2 seals which should be part 09500-25388. The sleeve that the seals ride on is 53582-5352-0.

[@thehobbyfarmer21]

I also forgot the shaft fits into a collar in the rear of the transmission. The collar fits onto male splines and that is what will fall off into the transmission which then you have to go fishing for it.

[@mustang19641964]

@@thehobbyfarmer21 Thank you!!!!!

[@stuartthompson3837]

What is your estimated total labor for this job?

[@thehobbyfarmer21]

For me it’s tough to say as I didn’t keep too close of track but probably 8ish hours if I did it in one day. This definitely took me a few days as I just tried to fit it in when time allowed. Biggest thing is dismantling and degreasing/pressure washing everything since there’s a lot of dirt/grease under all the fenders and floor board.