Removing a 1,300 Pound Tractor Wheel to Replace Seals and Bearings

Pete walks through removing a calcium-chloride-loaded 1,300-pound rear wheel on a Case IH 656 to address a leaking axle seal, explaining along the way how the tapered roller bearing preload system works, what the shim pack does, and why he's opting to reshim rather than pull the axle this trip. The bearing theory and manual references add real depth; a follow-up video will cover the shim-check process. Best for vintage International owners tackling the same job.

Posted by the Just a Few Acres Farm channel, where Pete appears to be an owner-operator maintaining a collection of older Farmall and International tractors on his own property.