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Overview
A real DIY front axle seal replacement on a John Deere 3046R, done alongside a friend over multiple sessions. The video covers coupler replacement, LED flasher wiring with resistors, sourcing a hard-to-find specialty socket, and the full seal swap process. The hosts are candid that it's a difficult, expensive project best suited to experienced DIYers rather than beginners.
Tractor Time with Tim is an owner-operator channel focused on compact tractors, presenting DIY projects in a casual, entertainment-forward style while explicitly noting they are not professional mechanics.
Side-by-side specs
| John Deere 3046R | John Deere 3033R | John Deere 3039R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 36.6 hp | 24.3 hp | 31.1 hp |
| Loader lift capacity | 2,855 lb at pivot; 2,032 lb @ 19.7 in | 2,855 lb at pivot; 2,032 lb @ 19.7 in | 2,855 lb at pivot; 2,032 lb @ 19.7 in |
| 3-point lift capacity | 2,530 lb at hitch ball | 2,530 lb at hitch ball | 2,530 lb at hitch ball |
| Hydraulic flow | 8.6 gpm | 8.6 gpm | 4.6 gpm |