Can you rebuild a final drive?

Although you can buy a used final drive, the risk you run into there is getting a drive that has been rebuilt with counterfeit parts that don’t meet OEM standards. You can run into the same issue with aftermarket final drives. Finally, you can send it to a hydraulic repair shop that specializes in final drive repair.

How do I service a final drive?

There are four important maintenance tasks for a final drive that, when performed as regularly, can save you thousands of dollars in repairs:

1. regularly checking your final drive for evidence of leaks.
2. checking the levels of gear oil on a regular basis.
3. changing the gear oil on a regular basis.

How do you disassemble a final drive?

Steps for How to Remove a Final Drive

1. Step 1: Remove the Track. The first step for how to remove a final drive is to loosen and remove the tracks.
2. Step 2: Support the Weight.
3. Step 3: Mark Hydraulic Hoses.
4. Step 4: Remove Bolts from the Frame.
5. Step 5: Put the Final Drive Back On.

How do I know if my final drive is bad?

A Noisy Final Drive If they get bad enough, you end up with high friction metal-to-metal contact that can result in unusual noises. It could be grinding noises (which are never a good sign), knocking or clunking sounds, or high-pitched squeaking/squealing noises.

How does an excavator final drive repair work?

In the UK we offer a free collection and quote for excavator final drive repair, which follows a ISO 9001 quality assessed process: The drive is cleaned, degreased and completely dismantled. Individual parts are cleaned and undergo an initial inspection. Findings are logged against the job record.

Where can I get a hydraulic final drive repaired?

Finally, you can send it to a hydraulic repair shop that specializes in final drive repair. Not only will a repair shop correctly troubleshoot the problem, it will provide you with some kind of warranty on the work. However, you have to be aware that some shops will use after-market parts to fix your drive.

What is the purpose of a final drive motor?

Final drive motors are typically used on excavators and other heavy equipment. A final drive motor provides the power to turn tracks, and it is made up of two components. There is the hydraulic motor, and then the gear box. Sometimes, when people use the term final drive they are actually referring to the gear box.

What to do when you have a final drive problem?

When diagnosing final drive problems, we perform a thorough evaluation of your drive so that all possible problems are addressed. From cleaning to evaluation to repair or remanufacture, our experienced technicians follow a detailed, thorough process that ensures only our best work will ever make it out the door.