Bobcat 763 wheel bearing repair.

Well, I finally got back to fixing the wheel bearing on the 763 bobcat this morning. Took 3 hours total, not bad.
I created this video with the KZbin Video Editor ( / editor )

[@triplecranks9540]

There is a plug in the front of the loader. Pull the plug and put lube in until it runs out.

[@mr.wallbangr9896]

excellent video!! i watched this last week and started fixing my wheel bearings.. thanx alot!!!

[@larsonvalleyfarm]

+Harvey Williams I hope the video helped

[@mr.wallbangr9896]

larsonvalleyfarm this video gave me a better idea at what's involved than the shop manual .. if you ever need any info out of that manual let me know thanx again !

[@affinityfunable]

Thanks man. I also feel capable of replacing my bearings and seals on my little 463. I bet it will be very similar. Nice job. This is what men do.

[@eliasservices]

I have a 463 that needs seals and bearings replaced but I am struggling to get axle out, do you know what holds the axle in place to prevent coming off during operation? Will help me a lot, please! Thanks!

[@larsonvalleyfarm]

There is a nut next to the sprocket inside the chain case. You also have to remove the outer hub before pulling the shaft in order to change the seal

[@triplecranks9540]

Heat axle tube and put outer race in freezer. Race will slip right in axle tube. Heat inner race and it slides right on axle shaft. Beating on roller bearings to seat a race is not a good idea. Easy peezy Japaneezy!

[@victormarinko4009]

thanks man! appreciate the effort you put into sharing !

[@jakeziegler599]

Nice work brad!

[@larsonvalleyfarm]

Thanks Jake, I'm glad its done and back in business!

[@andrewl7467]

That seal kit has a seal saver that slides over the axel. The round thing is supposed to install the seal saver. Then you cut off the lip. So that seal isn’t going to “seal” that axel. Good idea on seating that bearing.

[@jcfarms7613]

Just subscribed ....enjoy the videos keep it up!

[@larsonvalleyfarm]

Bobcat charged me $170 for the parts for 1 axle. I found the parts cheaper at bearing supply, so next time it will be less than $75 an axle. Thats sounds like a lot of money to me.....

[@bobbyv125]

Great Job, You Just saved over 2k doing that yourself ;)

[@larrybess1861]

I had the same problem fixed it with older chevy car bearings and race . the same size only way cheaper

[@shanecounts7287]

pull the bolts in the chain case off the sprockets and pull it out just like the hub but pull hub first

[@timsigmond8984]

Leave the hub on for now, did you get the bolt off on the other side in the chain case where the sprocket is.

[@coregamestudio]

Just an FYI, 7 ton puller can rent for free from o'rileys or autozone will remove the hub painlessly easy and no damages. I use them all the time and works every time without issues.

[@smilexa]

I agree i purchase a 10 ton puller life saver

[@e.jashari5073]

what kind of oil do you use?

[@vothuongsanhtu3652]

Thank You ! your Video ..... i will try to replace MY 7753 BOBCAT bearing

[@MiguelGutierrez-il5wl]

Me too i have same cat 7753!!. Thanks bud!.

[@mrnate4280]

It's a two regular man job.... Just one Brad. Hell of a job.

[@larsonvalleyfarm]

Super Brad!!!

[@dewalt10]

I recommend power wash the cat first to get it all nice and clean before you work on it.

[@1997cr80r]

as soon as I heard Value implement I knew you were in Wisconsin then I see the channel name! Somerset Wi here

[@larsonvalleyfarm]

Sand creek here!

[@1997cr80r]

@@larsonvalleyfarm well damn only an hour away what value implement do you go to? I gotta do all 4 wheel bearings on a 753 they are all toast hopefully the tubes aren't wrecked

[@larsonvalleyfarm]

I usually deal with Menomonie Value. Bobcat parts I get from Bobcat in Eau Claire. But, I just did the other rear bearings in mine and I bought the parts on EBay for 1/4 the price

[@1997cr80r]

@@larsonvalleyfarm ahh got a value in Baldwin. I'm doing all 4 on this one I work at a gravel pit and in the winter time we work on other people's equipment in our spare time

[@larsonvalleyfarm]

@@1997cr80r i spent a lot of time in Baldwin!

[@stevenhardy2898]

Wow...you had a much easier time than me with the front bearings on my 553. The inner nuts were so tight I had to cut the tip off a Chinese sacrificial wrench and use a 4 foot cheater bar . The retorque specs were like 8oo foot pounds and its Loctited.the previou owner of mine left it outside most of the time ....there was 1 inch water in the bottom of the chain case. Hoped you looked close at yours as freezing could be a problem

[@larsonvalleyfarm]

Thanks for watching, and yes the oil was clean with no water, thankfully. Sounds like your 553 was a chore

[@stevenhardy2898]

Oh yeah ,it was a royal lain in the arse. The cutoff wrench worked on one side but not the other. The wrench would flex so bad there was not enough swing room. I then tried a 1100 pound air wrench on a long extension (about 20) inches. It too flexed. I then bought an SK 3/4 inch wratchet set. I had me standing on a 4 foot cheeter bar and another guy lifting on a 3 foot cheeter and it finally broke loose.

[@stevenhardy2898]

Forgot to mention ....to get the hubs off ,I used a harmonic wheel balancer remover ,which I had bought new and never used......about 40 years ago.

[@matthewshippey2452]

I question the three hrs, I did my front axle on a 773 and I would have liked to see how you drove the inside race in. I personally found that if you take the opposite side bolt out you get that little more room to get the chain wheel back on the axle. You are right however it being a one person job. I personally used a ratchet strap to keep the axle from pushing out. BTW that cup thing is a ware ring for the oil seal.

[@michiganfarming1955]

You should get a case IH maxxum 115, a friend of mine recently got one really nice loader tractor. You know it's the fun part when you don't record it lol your shop looks like mine too

[@larsonvalleyfarm]

A buddy of mine has a maxxum 125, nice tractor, I just want to stay with Deere. I never know how long I should record, I dont want everyone getting too bored watching!! Yeah, I usually clean the shop when the snow starts to fly, the rest of the year I'm kind of lazy when it comes to cleaning!!!!

[@michiganfarming1955]

+larsonvalleyfarm nothing wrong with JD, it's all what your familiar working on. Lol even in the winter I'm to lazy to clean the shop, I call it the onelonleyfarmer organization system I know we're everything is at, unless it was in my hand 5 seconds ago! Lol

[@larsonvalleyfarm]

Lol, yeah, cleaning sucks! And I too know where everything is, after I clean, thats when I question where things ended up!!! And I definently cannot have my wife help, then I can find anything!!!

[@michiganfarming1955]

+larsonvalleyfarm lol If I do clean I do while I'm drinking then the next day I'm looking for everything! Now I just have my tools I'm my truck because I care what she looks like! Lol

[@christinamoneyhan5688]

You fellows are something else! If you have a place for everything and clean up after every job you will find your jobs a lot more present to do. Also you can be sure to find what you are looking for, also keep better inventory of the items you use the most. Try it out next year, or the next,or the next! Check out Oliver66farmboy or Jake Zeigler's shop. Just Saying. Good job Brad.

[@brickpavingartificialturf247]

Your the man... I just got a hub puller invented for me... Bottle jacks will not fit on a 463 bobcat. Today I pulled off the hubs in less than 10 min... Now, I have to face the labor and brains part... Getting to the racers and bearings... Never have done this before... But, I'll try just about anything except inside engine parts/calibration and such...

[@larsonvalleyfarm]

I wasn't looking forward to this repair, but it went better than I thought!

[@brickpavingartificialturf247]

Your video gave me confidence..

[@affinityfunable]

Brickpaving Artificial turf I'm getting ready to do my 463 also. it tipped over and busted the bearings. all the oil feel it also.

[@sprpilot]

Do you think you could have just left the hub on instead of taking it off, then putting it back on to pull the sprocket off? Put the race bearing and seal in, then slide the axel through them and do the inside?

[@larsonvalleyfarm]

if i remember right, the hub has to be off to replace the seal. I can't remember now, its been a few years

[@mathman1923]

atta boy! gotta love the victory. did you dance around a bit to celebrate? :) List for town. 1. fix tire 2. get silicone. 3. have a celebratory beverage

[@larsonvalleyfarm]

Happy Dance!!! Beverage later tonight, with the local farmers!!!

[@mathman1923]

good for you

[@Masseydriver]

Another job well done. How long before you can make some silage?

[@larsonvalleyfarm]

I am guessing 3 weeks

[@joetiller1031]

The weld on race will work done it plenty times it don't take much of a bead of weld maybe 1/4 in or so.

[@larsonvalleyfarm]

Thanks Joe, its a trick I am going to try!

[@coregamestudio]

tried this twice and never got it to work. Maybe doing something wrong but heat will expand cold will shrink.

[@davidmorse8432]

It is pretty obvious that Bobcat did not design the outboard axle hubs properly. These should have some kind of sheilding to protect from things wrapping around it and messing up the seal.

[@mikereid3325]

I was wondering what size that center bolt is in the middle of hub?

[@larsonvalleyfarm]

I don't remember right off hand, but I think it takes a 1-1/4 inch wrench. Its been a couple years!

[@akramelhaj6267]

Did you make a video when you opened up the cover of the chain case. I have an s250 lots of lines on top the cover, not sure what to remove or to start with and not sure about high pressure lines? any help?

[@larsonvalleyfarm]

On mine the cover to the chain case is between the control pedals, no lines over it

[@akramelhaj6267]

@@larsonvalleyfarm Thank your for the reply . May be you can help me. Can you tell how did you install the inside bearings that goes by the chain case and how did you get the race in. Sorry for being a bud. I am going to be doing this job next week and trying to gather as much info as I Could. thanks

[@larsonvalleyfarm]

After you get the axle out, and bearing, you can use a long rod to reach the inner race from the outside (tire side) then tap with a hammer to get the race out. Ti reinstall you can use a hammer and lightly tap the new ine back in

[@farmingforfunandprofit940]

Did the welding trick work........When I saw where you had to weld i was a little scared... but you got it out.... congrats

[@larsonvalleyfarm]

I actually used a bearing puller on the outside race and a pipe on the inside... I was worried about the weld spatter hitting the oil and starting a fire... Next time when there is no oil or other flammable liquid close by I am going to try your trick. Thanks David

[@farmingforfunandprofit940]

Any time..........................

[@circlesfarms]

Do you think you could have changed the seal without pulling the shaft ? I have a 773 with the seals out

[@larsonvalleyfarm]

If I remember right the outside diameter of the shaft is too big for the seal to slide over, but you can pop off the outer axle flange and try it

[@circlesfarms]

Ok I was hoping to change the seals without removing the shaft and bearings

[@gyffjogofl7676]

@@circlesfarms were you able to install the seals without pulling the shaft?

[@circlesfarms]

@@gyffjogofl7676 no had to pull the shaft. It was a pretty easy process just make sure the booms are up in the air.

[@ppclandscaping3111]

Thanks for the video. This was very hulpful. I am wondering how you got the inner race out.

[@larsonvalleyfarm]

Do believe I used a long piece of round stock and reached thru the tube from the outside. But its been a few years ago now!

[@ppclandscaping3111]

@@larsonvalleyfarm That would work. I meant to ask how you got the inner race in. Thats gonna be the hard part i think. Its in one heck of a tight spot.

[@larsonvalleyfarm]

@@ppclandscaping3111 i think i just got it started then used the shaft to draw it in

[@ppclandscaping3111]

@@larsonvalleyfarm thanks for getting back to me. Your advice is appreciated!

[@kahvac]

@@larsonvalleyfarm Nice work... But that whole assembly looks like its very difficult to work on and not an inch to spare anywhere. I was thinking about buying a 753 but really don't like the chain drive system. I'm looking for something with 4 hydraulic motors I'm thinking. Great video thank you.

[@shanecounts7287]

I keep all the Hydraulics hooked up and put a wrench on the bolts in the chain case and use the drive to break loose and tighten them back up

[@larsonvalleyfarm]

+Shane Counts great idea, I'll try that next time

[@larsonvalleyfarm]

+Freddy Rivera I've never done one for f those, sorry I can't help

[@artzepeda1974]

great job..10 points i have a 743 my problem is the bucket wont hold a load ..it keeps slowly lowering its self maybe its leaking ..?

[@larsonvalleyfarm]

Art, I would guess your valve that connects to the foot pedal is getting wore

[@himsa169]

I had a customer have that issue. Went to fix it for him turned out someone pulled the emergency valve in the cab to lower the arms just a hair and no one thought to push it down haha.

[@khaled5alil493]

عندي بوبكات كل شهرين بيفرطو ريمونات ليش نرجو توضيح 753 مودل

[@khaled5alil493]

بدي رد باللغه العربيه اذا سمحتو

[@jerrycrouch1223]

How the Fuc# do u get inter bolts loose at sprocket & chine, I CANT YET Eaving with Heat ????????

[@larsonvalleyfarm]

A BFH to hit the wrench

[@wes11293]

When you finished does the axle have any at all play in and out? Curious if it’s fixed and doesn’t move at all or has some to little play? Mine currently does and I’m assuming bearings as well being the reason it has front to back playin the axle

[@larsonvalleyfarm]

Little to no play

[@70_ate78]

If you have in & out movement, there are 2 different size washers that bobcat sell to go in between the sprocket & axle to stop to play.

[@wes11293]

@@70_ate78 interesting .. so basically press the sprocket off inside the box and there’s a washer and press back on?

[@70_ate78]

@@wes11293 I’m not to sure exactly where they go but I noticed they where listed with the bearing on a parts site, a genuine part. Also they are shown in the workshop manual with part numbers & says “ if you have movement fit these” but I didn’t need them

[@reyesmorales100]

My bobcat makes a clinking noise when I'm backing up. What could that be?

[@larsonvalleyfarm]

Loose chain maybe?

[@reyesmorales100]

@@larsonvalleyfarm thanks I'll check that out.

[@reyesmorales100]

@@larsonvalleyfarm i already check the chains and the two on front are very loose, so now how can I adjust them..?

[@larsonvalleyfarm]

I would consult Bobcat, I have never adjusted them. I will however probably be replacing more wheel bearings this winter and adjusting my chains as well. Sorry I'm not much help

[@bryang9095]

Do u go to bobcat in Barron or Halle?

[@larsonvalleyfarm]

Halle

[@timrobinson1682]

I see you had bought a new wear ring. Thing with the cap that you tried to put the seal in with. Did you end up putting it on after you realized you had forgot it?

[@davidmorse8432]

I don't think he knew what that was.

[@hdj81Vlimited]

there is no hole in it, how can it on the axle then?

[@twochickshomestead3439]

QUESTION!! I am a small women and have gotten the shaft off and all bearings replaced. How did you put the sprocket back on??? With or without the chain on? Did you have all four wheels off the ground?? Did the chain move. I am having a hard them getting it back on with the chain. Got it on Without the chain then could get the chain on... 😭😭 I am so close.... HELP!!

[@larsonvalleyfarm]

Wheels off the ground. Chain needs to be on the sprocket when installing. It's a struggle

[@twochickshomestead3439]

@@larsonvalleyfarm all four wheels of the ground?

[@larsonvalleyfarm]

Just the 2 on the side I was working on

[@twochickshomestead3439]

Thank you!! 🤞

[@larsonvalleyfarm]

Good luck... it's very awkward working on them!

[@ivanvelado5463]

Quiero cambiar los de un 873 es igual

[@farmingorfixing4800]

Good job and an interesting video! Probably saved yourself $1,500 in labor just by doing it yourself. When looking at used skid loaders the best is to buy from an individual or at sale just to avoid the dealer inflation and to not make the mistake that I made and buy one that your working on more than its being used.

[@larsonvalleyfarm]

Problem is, even new stuff breaks! I looked into trading this one off on a S205 but with the price difference I can completely rebuild this old girl and still have money left over... Guess I will keep searching for a smaller utility tractor with a loader and cab 4wd

[@farmingorfixing4800]

+larsonvalleyfarm Yeah sadly new stuff does break. When looking at the John Deere 5425 and any other 25 series pay extra attention to the engines. They where the first series to get John Deere's 5 cylinder engines. Reading on the forums it was luck of the draw if you got a good one or a bad one. The three and four cylinder John Deere engines are bullet proof.

[@larsonvalleyfarm]

Thanks, thats good to know.

[@alientrade]

You didn't show getting the inner race out. That would be the hardest part of this job, I would think.

[@larsonvalleyfarm]

I put a piece of shaft in the tube and beat it out

[@alientrade]

I forgot to ask how you pressed the new race into the inner part of the housing. Did you have a slide hammer to pull it into place?Thanks

[@larsonvalleyfarm]

Barry Kratzer I just got it started then used the shaft and bearing to pull it in, if I remember right

[@triplecranks9540]

Barry Kratzer Getting race out of tube is easy with a slide hammer puller. Pops right out. Cheap tool and good to have. Getting inner race off is easiest by cutting it in half with a grinder. Grind it nearly through then smack with a hammer and chisel. It breaks in half. Races are very hard but also very brittle.