John Deere 1025R axle seal leaking; replacement; repair

This is how I replaced the front axle seal on my 2018 John Deere 1025R. Let me know what you think. The cost of the seal was about $90 bucks!!!! I didn't have everything I needed to start but eventually I did buy or borrow the tools to get the job done.

[@grassrat4506]

Thanks for the video. I have to replace the one in the next couple weeks.

[@coreyhuckins4381]

Hi Chris, just wanted to say thank you for the video. I had a leaking seal in my 1023 and used your video as a "how to". It was very helpful for buying the tools and parts I needed before I started. Your video is how things usually go for me too! I was dreading removing my seal, but mine was so bad it came out in pieces. Anyway, I expected a 2 day repair but because of all the awareness you cautioned I was prepared and the entire job only took me 3 hours. Thanks again!!

[@catfish500mark9]

I had to laugh at the hydro fluid spill.Man,we've all been there and done those sort of things.I always tell people,,,,,,knowledge & experience is cheap nor is it free.Im getting alot of almost powder like metal in my oil when I do my maintenance so I wanted to see what the inside of the hub looked like.Good video and all the best.👍👍👍👍👍

[@jerrypatterson19551]

Put a axle vent on it. That's probably what caused the leak. Pressure build up.

[@bluewall9410]

You should have taken your wifes advice my friend..😂😂

[@vernnelson3212]

That's what Mechanics Do! Leave it to them.

[@chrisowen9378]

Give yourself an attaboy on that project !!! I do believe there is a vent kit option for that unit. One word of advice always replace with the factory gasket instead of silicon. Gaskets often serve two purposes. One sealing and the other proper spacing ( shiming of internal components ) don't go cheap next time !!!

[@terryschlager2347]

So do you use any type of sealer on the gasket?

[@user-lz6bn5iz4f]

Why can’t I get your video?