John Deere 3033R transmission and Steering fix

This is a real-time DIY repair log, not a review: the owner diagnoses a 3033R that lost power steering and wouldn't shift into gear, tracing it to a cracked rubber boot on a hydraulic return line causing suction loss. He removes the exhaust down-tube for access, swaps the boot, reassembles, and confirms power steering returns. Useful mainly for 3033R owners troubleshooting the exact same no-shift/no-steering symptom.

Posted by the Slam's Shenanigans channel, an owner-operator documenting hands-on repairs and property work on their own tractor.